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Overview |
Muskingum | PennWest California | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Muskingum | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Muskingum | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Muskingum | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or PennWest California?
- Muskingum University is 287.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at Muskingum than PennWest California ($29,900.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 20% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($10,416 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than PennWest California (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($24,048 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 62 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Muskingum students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Muskingum vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than PennWest California (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $2,400 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,100)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/