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Overview |
DePaul | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $28,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $28,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $7,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $22,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $18,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 1,112 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 634 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 830/1100 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $248 |
Diversity |
DePaul | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
DePaul | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 59% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | William Penn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,536 students)
DePaul vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or William Penn University?
- DePaul University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $28,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at DePaul than William Penn University ($43,665.00 vs. $28,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than DePaul ($22,361 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 139.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($7,712 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 50.7% larger than aid received William Penn University ($27,782 vs. $18,434)
DePaul vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than William Penn University (57%)
DePaul vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than William Penn University (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $12,300 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $668 lower median federal student loan debt than William Penn University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $24,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than William Penn University graduates. ($241 vs. $248)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/