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Overview |
William Penn University | MBC | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | #1048 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,750 | $32,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,750 | $32,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,712 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,361 | $18,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,434 | $25,673 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
William Penn University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,112 | - | ||
| Admitted | 634 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | |||
| Enrolled % | 46.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
William Penn University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
William Penn University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 15% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 1,536 students)
William Penn University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($32,732.00 vs. $28,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at MBC than William Penn University ($32,732.00 vs. $28,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than William Penn University ($18,838 vs. $22,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 37.8% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($7,712 vs. $10,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 39.3% larger than aid received William Penn University ($25,673 vs. $18,434)
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
William Penn University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or MBC? 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 MBC and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than William Penn University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $6,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,400)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/