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Overview |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Celina, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,236 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,654 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,585 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,775 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 660 | - | ||
| Admitted | 659 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 41.1%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,294 students)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State University-Lake Campus or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Wright State University-Lake Campus than PennWest California ($16,654.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 10.4% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($10,416 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Lake Campus than PennWest California (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Lake Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($5,775 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State University-Lake Campus or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Wright State University-Lake Campus .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Lake Campus (969) is 47 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State University-Lake Campus 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $900 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California and Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- PennWest California and Wright State University-Lake Campus 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/