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Overview |
William Penn University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
William Penn University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
William Penn University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,473 students)
William Penn University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or Parkside?
- William Penn University is 341.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at William Penn University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,800.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than William Penn University ($8,510 vs. $20,922)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Parkside ($7,528 vs. $7,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 168.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($19,052 vs. $7,098)
William Penn University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at William Penn University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (30% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,035 lower median federal student loan debt than William Penn University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than William Penn University graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/