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Overview |
William Penn University | K-State | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 19,722 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $9,489 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $25,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $18,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $8,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
William Penn University | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 9,706 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 9,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
William Penn University | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
William Penn University | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 24% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 1,473 students)
William Penn University vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or K-State?
- William Penn University is 193% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at William Penn University than Kansas State University ($27,800.00 vs. $25,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than William Penn University ($18,855 vs. $20,922)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 34.2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($7,528 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Kansas State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 123.2% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($19,052 vs. $8,537)
William Penn University vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or K-State? 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 K-State and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than William Penn University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $44,600)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Penn University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than William Penn University graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/