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Overview |
Thomas University | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $28,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $28,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $7,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $22,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $18,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 1,112 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 634 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 830/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $248 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas University | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | William Penn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 1,536 students)
Thomas University vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or William Penn University?
- William Penn University is 152.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($28,750.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.2% higher at William Penn University than Thomas University ($28,750.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than William Penn University ($19,087 vs. $22,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 5.5% lower than costs at Thomas University ($7,712 vs. $8,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 271.5% larger than aid received Thomas University ($18,434 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University 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 Thomas University .
- William Penn University has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at William Penn University is higher than Thomas University (30% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $3,380 lower median federal student loan debt than William Penn University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $24,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than William Penn University graduates. ($213 vs. $248)
- More William Penn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/