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Overview |
Howard | Peace College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 730 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Howard | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Howard | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 730 students)
Howard vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Peace College?
- Howard University is 1% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Howard than William Peace University ($32,878.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Howard ($24,503 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 35.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,198 vs. $16,474)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Howard University as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,387 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 237 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Howard students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than William Peace University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/