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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | William Peace University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Peace College | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 730 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1140/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
ASU | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ASU | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 730 students)
ASU vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 667.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Peace College than Appalachian State University ($32,550.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Peace College ($14,712 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 0.5% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($12,198 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 217.7% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($24,387 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 289 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming ASU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than ASU (88.6%)
ASU vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Peace College? 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 Peace College and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than William Peace University (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,000)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/