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Overview |
Eastern | Peace College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 713 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1033/1151 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 713 students)
Eastern vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 241.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Peace College than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,550.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Peace College ($10,806 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 16.2% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,360 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 139% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,295 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 160 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Eastern vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than William Peace University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,000)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $305 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/