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Overview |
William Penn University | CCS | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
William Penn University | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
William Penn University | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
William Penn University | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | CCS | ||
| 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
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,473 students)
William Penn University vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 72.8% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at CCS than William Penn University ($48,030.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than CCS ($20,922 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 17.6% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($7,528 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than College for Creative Studies (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 27.6% larger than aid received William Penn University ($24,307 vs. $19,052)
William Penn University vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman CCS students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- William Penn University has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than CCS (49.2%)
William Penn University vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or CCS? 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 CCS and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than William Penn University (57% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $1,500 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,600)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/