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Overview |
UHWO | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
UHWO | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | - | ||
| Admitted | 876 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
UHWO | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UHWO | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | 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 UHWO based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 5.1% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at UHWO than PennWest California ($20,304.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 54.1% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($10,416 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hawaii West Oahu students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($4,364 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
UHWO vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO 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 UHWO.
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $400 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UHWO graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/