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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Missouri Valley College Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | William Penn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $28,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $28,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $7,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $22,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $18,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 1,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 634 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 830/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $248 |
Diversity |
CSU | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 59% | ||
Campus |
CSU | William Penn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 1,536 students)
CSU vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or William Penn University?
- William Penn University is 257.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($28,750.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.6% higher at William Penn University than Chicago State University ($28,750.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than William Penn University ($9,852 vs. $22,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 49.8% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,712 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 3.7% larger than aid received William Penn University ($19,111 vs. $18,434)
CSU vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or William Penn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Penn University or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- William Penn University has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or William Penn 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 William Penn University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at William Penn University is higher than Chicago State University (30% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $6,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,300)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $31,250)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $323)
- More William Penn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/