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Overview |
PennWest California | Bethany College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $319 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
PennWest California | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 623 students)
PennWest California vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 298.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.4% higher at Bethany College than PennWest California ($30,720.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 14.2% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,416 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($30,005 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 15 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
PennWest California vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Bethany College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $1,500 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $5,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,884)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($258 vs. $319)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College 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/