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Overview |
GS | Peace College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 713 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1033/1151 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
GS | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
GS | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
GS | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 713 students)
GS vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 644.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Peace College than Georgia Southern University ($32,550.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Peace College ($15,352 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 16.7% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,316 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 187.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($25,295 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 221 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming GS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Peace College (63.2%)
GS vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than William Peace University (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,000)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- GS graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/