Institutional Characteristics
The Big West Conference (BWC) is a mid-major collegiate athletic conference affiliated with NCAA Division I. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA). After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped sponsoring college football after the 2000 season..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Big West Conference (BWC). By school type, all 9 Big West Conference (BWC) are public. By school level, all 9 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of California-Davis | Davis, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of California-Irvine | Irvine, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of California-Riverside | Riverside, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu, HI | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Big West Conference (BWC) is $11,194 for State residents and $32,958 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 52.17% and graduation rate is 75.11%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $10,318 / $28,229 | 33.00% | 85% | 21:1 | 22,231 |
| California State University-Fullerton | $7,006 / $18,887 | 59.43% | 71% | 25:1 | 40,738 |
| California State University-Long Beach | $6,883 / $18,764 | 46.85% | 75% | 23:1 | 40,190 |
| California State University-Northridge | $7,068 / $18,949 | 88.10% | 54% | 26:1 | 40,108 |
| University of California-Davis | $14,857 / $44,930 | 48.75% | 87% | 21:1 | 40,050 |
| University of California-Irvine | $13,938 / $44,011 | 28.82% | 84% | 18:1 | 36,505 |
| University of California-Riverside | $13,873 / $43,946 | 65.38% | 76% | 24:1 | 26,847 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $14,616 / $44,689 | 29.18% | 85% | 17:1 | 26,124 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | $12,185 / $34,218 | 69.98% | 59% | 14:1 | 19,098 |
| Average | $11,194 / $32,958 | 52.17% | 75.11% | 21.00:1 | 32,432 |