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Overview |
Park University | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Park University | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | - | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Park University | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Park University | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Park University | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Park University | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Park University is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 853 students)
Park University vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at William Jewell College than Park University ($18,360.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than William Jewell College ($15,858 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 21.6% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($8,330 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Park University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 91% larger than aid received Park University ($13,451 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Park University .
Park University vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park University or William Jewell College? 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 Jewell College and Park University.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Park University (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $1,100 more per year than William Jewell College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,500)
- Park University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/