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California State University-Northridge PennWest California California State University-Fresno Cal State LA Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU UC Merced CSUMB LHU California State University-San Bernardino San Francisco State| California State University Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Bakersfield is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 3,922 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 34.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at CSU Bakersfield than PennWest Clarion ($17,622.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 10.1% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($12,930 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than PennWest Clarion (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($10,750 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or CSU Bakersfield .
CSU Bakersfield vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than California State University Bakersfield (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $9,100 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,200)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $12,832 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($13,168 vs. $26,000)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($136 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/