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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania vs Pennsylvania Western University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Western University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 93% 94%
SAT range (mid 50%) 990-1,190 940-1,140
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 17-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $15,699 $18,256
Sticker cost of attendance $25,161 $26,916
Graduation rate 54% 52%
Retention rate 78% 72%
Undergraduates 9,210 7,451
Student-faculty ratio 19:1 18:1
Setting Bloomsburg, PA California, PA
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $35
Test policy n/a Required for some

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania Western University harder to get into?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is more selective, with a 93% acceptance rate versus 94% at Pennsylvania Western University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania Western University?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has the lower average net price ($15,699 versus $18,256). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.