William Penn vs York
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IACatholic life on campusYork UniversityYork, NECatholic life on campus
At a glance
- York has the higher graduation rate: 52% against 33% at William Penn.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at William Penn: $48,936, against $44,130 at York.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Oskaloosa, IA
York, NE
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,536
585
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
52%
52%
Average SAT
984
1022
ACT middle 50%
16–22
16–23
Graduation rate
33%
52%
First-year retention
58%
69%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,601
$20,951
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,608
$19,343
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,378
$19,940
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,560
$20,531
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,245
$22,098
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,916
$22,789
Median debt
$22,415
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,936
$44,130
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.