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Overview |
Methodist | Peace College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Methodist | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
Methodist | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 713 students)
Methodist vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Peace College?
- Methodist University is 15% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Methodist than William Peace University ($37,438.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Methodist ($23,041 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 6.5% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,040 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 0.3% larger than aid received William Peace University ($25,361 vs. $25,295)
Methodist vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 87 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Methodist students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Methodist vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than William Peace University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist 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/