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Overview |
Methodist | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Methodist | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Methodist | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Methodist | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Methodist | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or PennWest California?
- Methodist University is 385.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.5% higher at Methodist than PennWest California ($37,438.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 23.2% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,416 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,361 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 33 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Methodist students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Methodist vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Methodist University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $1,200 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/