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Overview |
PennWest California | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 813 | ||
| Admitted | - | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 870/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 46% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,306 students)
PennWest California vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Bluefield State College?
- Bluefield State College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Bluefield State College than PennWest California ($16,030.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 2.1% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,200 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield State College than PennWest California (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,160 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield State College (934) is 12 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Bluefield State College (53% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $10,700 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/