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Overview |
BSU | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
BSU | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
BSU | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
BSU | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BSU | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 6,509 students)
BSU vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or PennWest California?
- Ball State University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at BSU than PennWest California ($25,918.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 4.7% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,416 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($11,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 148 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming BSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
BSU vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than PennWest California (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates of Ball State University and PennWest California have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,500 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California and BSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- PennWest California and BSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/