Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Indiana State IU Southeast Missouri Valley College Notre Dame College IU IU Kokomo Purdue North Central Purdue Calumet OU IPFW Goshen College Bethel College-Mishawaka| Indiana University South Bend | William Penn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IU South Bend | William Penn University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IU South Bend | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $28,750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $28,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $7,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $22,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $18,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | William Penn University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 1,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 634 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | William Penn University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IU South Bend | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | William Penn University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IU South Bend | William Penn University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 59% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | William Penn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 1,536 students)
IU South Bend vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or William Penn University?
- William Penn University is 283.7% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($28,750.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at William Penn University than Indiana University South Bend ($28,750.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than William Penn University ($8,090 vs. $22,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 45.4% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($7,712 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 126.1% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($18,434 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than William Penn University (57%)
IU South Bend vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at William Penn University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (30% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $7,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,100)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,530)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More William Penn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/