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Overview |
PennWest California | MSU | ||
| Location | California, PA | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest California | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 5,784 students)
PennWest California vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or MSU?
- PennWest California is 31.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at PennWest California than Midwestern State University ($11,574.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 3.7% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,046 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,643 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 80 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MSU (3.2)
PennWest California vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or MSU? 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 MSU and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Midwestern State University (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,500)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,701 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($22,299 vs. $25,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/