by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a William Penn University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how William Penn University measures up.
William Penn University is ranked #2,177 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Iowa, it ranks #35 of 48 for value.
Among the majors William Penn University offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Health & Physical Education/Fitness | #41 of 57 |
| Teacher Education | #42 of 47 |
| Criminology | #96 of 144 |
| Sports Management | #339 of 492 |
| Exercise Science | #393 of 547 |
| Social Sciences | #497 of 761 |
| Health & Physical Education | #548 of 757 |
| Athletic Training | #548 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #572 of 783 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #704 of 960 |
Read the full William Penn University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
William Penn University is ranked #49 out of #51 in Iowa for quality and #35 out of #48 for Iowa value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the William Penn University financial aid page to be sure.
William Penn University is ranked #2,177 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, William Penn University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at William Penn University costs about $23,008. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $92,031 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $42,934 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,601 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,008 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $92,031 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the William Penn University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What William Penn University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a William Penn University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $171,736 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,031 | #2,177 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $90,404 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $171,736 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,031 | #35 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $90,404 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at William Penn University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,613 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,318 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,898 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,454 |
| Over $110K | $24,384 |
About 98% of William Penn University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,776 per year. Get more details on the William Penn University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average William Penn University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.