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Indiana State Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Robert Morris University Concord University Frostburg State University IU Southeast Millersville University of Pennsylvania GCU Fairmont State| Indiana University South Bend | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | PennWest California | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at IU South Bend than PennWest California ($20,634.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 13.3% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,190 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than PennWest California (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,821 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is 33 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
IU South Bend vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Indiana University South Bend (53% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $5,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,530 vs. $25,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/