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Overview |
BBC | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
BBC | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | - | ||
| Admitted | 223 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $258 |
Diversity |
BBC | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BBC | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BBC | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or PennWest California?
- Clarks Summit University is 284.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.6% higher at BBC than PennWest California ($29,700.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 42.7% lower than costs at PennWest California ($7,300 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($19,782 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at PennWest California (3.31)
BBC vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Clarks Summit University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $8,700 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $7,312 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($17,688 vs. $25,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($182 vs. $258)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/