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Overview |
PennWest California | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 910/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest California | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 951 students)
PennWest California vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 310.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.9% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than PennWest California ($31,698.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 2.3% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,416 vs. $10,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($26,575 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 93 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than PennWest California (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $4,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/