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Overview |
William Penn University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
William Penn University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
William Penn University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 33% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,473 students)
William Penn University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or Northwest?
- William Penn University is 362.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.1% higher at William Penn University than Northwest Missouri State University ($27,800.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than William Penn University ($14,197 vs. $20,922)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 38.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,528 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Penn University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Penn University students is 127.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($19,052 vs. $8,387)
William Penn University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than William Penn University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,200)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/