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Overview |
William Penn University | ESU | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
William Penn University | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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 |
William Penn University | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $200 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
William Penn University | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 11% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,473 students)
William Penn University vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or ESU ?
- William Penn University is 426.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at William Penn University than Emporia State University ($27,800.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than William Penn University ($14,854 vs. $20,922)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 23.6% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,528 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Emporia State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 256.4% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($19,052 vs. $5,345)
William Penn University vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or ESU ? 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 ESU and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than William Penn University (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $5,600 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $4,581 lower median federal student loan debt than William Penn University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $24,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than William Penn University graduates. ($200 vs. $248)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/