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Overview |
OWU | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
OWU | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
OWU | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
OWU | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
OWU | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or PennWest California?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 538.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.6% higher at OWU than PennWest California ($49,262.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 32% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,416 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($36,757 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
OWU vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than PennWest California (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $7,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/