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Overview |
NC State | Peace College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 730 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $248 |
Diversity |
NC State | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
NC State | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 730 students)
NC State vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 398.1% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Peace College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($32,550.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Peace College ($14,860 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 12.5% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,198 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 106.5% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($24,387 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 396 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming NC State students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than William Peace University (72% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $21,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $36,000)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/