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North Carolina Wesleyan College Greensboro College Wingate University Catawba College Barton College| High Point University | William Peace University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Peace College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 730 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $248 |
Diversity |
HPU | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
HPU | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 730 students)
HPU vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Peace College?
- High Point University is 19% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at HPU than William Peace University ($38,748.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than HPU ($24,503 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 51.4% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,198 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than High Point University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 34.4% larger than aid received High Point University ($24,387 vs. $18,149)
HPU vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 245 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming HPU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $1,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $24,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($231 vs. $248)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/