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Overview |
Elon | Peace College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 730 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $248 |
Diversity |
Elon | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Elon | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 730 students)
Elon vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Peace College?
- Elon University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Elon than William Peace University ($44,029.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Elon ($24,503 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 18.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,198 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($24,387 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 343 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Elon students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than William Peace University (82% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $36,000)
- Elon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/