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Overview |
William Penn University | CHC | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
William Penn University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
William Penn University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $273 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
William Penn University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 28% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Penn University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 1,420 students)
William Penn University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at CHC than William Penn University ($38,950.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than CHC ($20,922 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 59.4% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($7,528 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 53.7% larger than aid received William Penn University ($29,288 vs. $19,052)
William Penn University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or CHC? 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 CHC and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than William Penn University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $700 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,600)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $2,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,481)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More William Penn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/