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Overview |
UNI | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $28,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $28,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $7,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $22,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $18,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 1,112 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 634 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $248 |
Diversity |
UNI | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNI | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UNI | William Penn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 1,536 students)
UNI vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or William Penn University?
- William Penn University is 242.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($28,750.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at William Penn University than University of Northern Iowa ($28,750.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than William Penn University ($15,931 vs. $22,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 25.1% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($7,712 vs. $9,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 246.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($18,434 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than William Penn University (57%)
UNI vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than William Penn University (67% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $3,100 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than William Penn University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than William Penn University graduates. ($213 vs. $248)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/