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Overview |
BGSU | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
BGSU | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
BGSU | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
BGSU | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 6,509 students)
BGSU vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or PennWest California?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 46.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at BGSU than PennWest California ($19,845.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 20.8% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,416 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than PennWest California (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,898 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 90 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming BGSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
BGSU vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU 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 BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than PennWest California (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/