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Overview |
PennWest California | Marshall University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 6,509 students)
PennWest California vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Marshall University?
- PennWest California is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Marshall University than PennWest California ($18,244.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 13.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,416 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than PennWest California (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($11,221 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 106 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Marshall University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $2,300 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/