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Overview |
William Penn University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
William Penn University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 |
William Penn University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
William Penn University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than William Penn University based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 1,473 students)
William Penn University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than William Penn University ($31,390.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than William Penn University ($15,652 vs. $20,922)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 45% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($7,528 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than William Penn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 52.4% larger than aid received William Penn University ($29,039 vs. $19,052)
William Penn University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Texas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than William Penn University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $400 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,200)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,999)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More William Penn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/