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Overview |
ECU | Peace College | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 730 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
ECU | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $248 |
Diversity |
ECU | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ECU | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 730 students)
ECU vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 631.1% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Peace College than East Carolina University ($32,550.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Peace College ($14,470 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 10.9% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,000 vs. $12,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 176% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($24,387 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 185 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming ECU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at ECU (3.33)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than ECU (90.1%)
ECU vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than William Peace University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $788 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,788)
- Peace College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($248 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/