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Overview |
Columbia College | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $28,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $28,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $7,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $22,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $18,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 1,112 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 634 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbia College | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Columbia 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 1,536 students)
Columbia College vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or William Penn University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 6.9% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($30,734.00 vs. $28,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Columbia College than William Penn University ($30,734.00 vs. $28,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than Columbia College ($22,361 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 118.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($7,712 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 13.1% larger than aid received William Penn University ($20,851 vs. $18,434)
Columbia College vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than William Penn University (57%)
Columbia College vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than William Penn University (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,300)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More William Penn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/