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Overview |
Coe College | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $20,922 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $19,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Coe College | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,264 | ||
| Admitted | - | 729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $248 |
Diversity |
Coe College | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Coe College | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | William Penn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Penn University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or William Penn University?
- Coe College is 81% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Coe College than William Penn University ($50,314.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than Coe College ($20,922 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 45.1% lower than costs at Coe College ($7,528 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than William Penn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 126.4% larger than aid received William Penn University ($43,143 vs. $19,052)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College 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 Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
Coe College vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than William Penn University (69% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $3,500 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $44,600)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $4,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $28,105)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($248 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/