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Overview |
Earlham | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $20,922 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $19,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Earlham | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 1,264 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 43.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Earlham | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Earlham | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | William Penn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Penn University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or William Penn University?
- Earlham College is 77% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Earlham than William Penn University ($49,218.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than Earlham ($20,922 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 65.4% lower than costs at Earlham College ($7,528 vs. $12,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than William Penn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 95.8% larger than aid received William Penn University ($37,303 vs. $19,052)
Earlham vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or William Penn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Penn University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
Earlham vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or William Penn University? 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 William Penn University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than William Penn University (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,100)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/