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Overview |
CW | PennWest California | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
CW | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | - | ||
| Admitted | 441 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
CW | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
CW | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CW | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CW | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or PennWest California?
- The College of Westchester is 186.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at CW than PennWest California ($22,113.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 9.4% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,520 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($18,559 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CW or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or CW .
CW vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW or PennWest California? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PennWest California and CW.
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $2,700 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,894 vs. $25,000)
- CW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/