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Overview |
IWU | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
IWU | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IWU | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or PennWest California?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 303.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($31,168.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.3% higher at IWU than PennWest California ($31,168.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 1.3% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($10,416 vs. $10,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($19,595 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 164 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
IWU vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than PennWest California (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,500)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/