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Overview |
PennWest California | MBC | ||
| Location | California, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 940/1120 | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PennWest California | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,957 students)
PennWest California vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 309.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.1% higher at MBC than PennWest California ($31,611.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 0.9% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,320 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($24,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 87 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or MBC? 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 MBC and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Mary Baldwin College (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,100 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,400)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC 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/