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Overview |
William Penn University | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
William Penn University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
William Penn University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
William Penn University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 19% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | Transylvania University | ||
| 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 979 students)
William Penn University vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Transylvania University than William Penn University ($41,900.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than Transylvania University ($20,922 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 69.4% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($7,528 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than William Penn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 64.6% larger than aid received William Penn University ($31,355 vs. $19,052)
William Penn University vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than William Penn University (70% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $4,100 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $44,600)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University 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/