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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or PennWest California?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 340% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.3% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than PennWest California ($33,952.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 17.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,416 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than PennWest California (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($28,392 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 44 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (53% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $700 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,500)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,282 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($22,718 vs. $25,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/