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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State University of Northern Colorado CSU-Pueblo PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus DU Texas Tech Colorado Mesa Idaho Colorado School of Mines| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCCS | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 0% |
Admission |
UCCS | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UCCS | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
UCCS | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCCS | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 3,922 students)
UCCS vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 1.1% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at UCCS than PennWest Clarion ($20,544.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 13.4% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,400 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than PennWest Clarion (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($5,841 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 154 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UCCS (3.36)
UCCS vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or PennWest Clarion? 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 Clarion and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $7,200 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,200)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $5,001 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($20,999 vs. $26,000)
- UCCS graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/