William Penn University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 1,301 students.
About This School
William Penn University is a private nonprofit institution located in Oskaloosa, Iowa with approximately 1,301 undergraduate students enrolled. William Penn University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,601 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $46,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
William Penn University is a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. It was founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1873 as Penn College. In 1933, the name was changed to William Penn College, and finally to William Penn University in 2000.
The numbers here tell a mixed story — a 29% graduation rate and 56% freshman retention rate suggest many students struggle to finish, which is a serious concern worth discussing before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,000, and the small, Quaker-rooted campus in Oskaloosa may appeal to students who want a tight-knit community with personalized attention. Worth considering if you have a clear plan for staying on track, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that low completion rate.
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Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,301 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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