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CCAD Missouri Valley College OU UIU CUW Mount Mercy College| William Penn University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
William Penn University | AAC | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
William Penn University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
William Penn University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
William Penn University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 35% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Penn University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 263 students)
William Penn University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 27.4% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at AAC than William Penn University ($35,404.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than AAC ($20,922 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 39.5% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($7,528 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than William Penn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($19,052 vs. $17,764)
William Penn University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or AAC? 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 AAC and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than William Penn University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $14,200 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $30,400)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/