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Overview |
PennWest California | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | California, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
PennWest California | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest California | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,481 students)
PennWest California vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at West Virginia University Tech than PennWest California ($19,584.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 12.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,416 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 60 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (53% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,500)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/