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Overview |
PennWest California | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 870/1090 | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
PennWest California | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 52% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 273 students)
PennWest California vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 190.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Ohio Valley University than PennWest California ($22,400.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 13.3% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,190 vs. $10,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at PennWest California as Ohio Valley University (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by PennWest California students is NaN larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or PennWest California .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
PennWest California vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Ohio Valley University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $6,100 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,650 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/