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Overview |
Wright State | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Wright State | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wright State | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wright State | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 6,509 students)
Wright State vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or PennWest California?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 40.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Wright State than PennWest California ($20,232.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 2.6% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,416 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than PennWest California (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,867 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 112 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Wright State vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $900 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California and Wright State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- PennWest California and Wright State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/