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Overview |
Salisbury | Peace College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 730 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 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 |
Salisbury | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $248 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 730 students)
Salisbury vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 322.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Peace College than Salisbury University ($32,550.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Peace College ($17,931 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 10% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($12,198 vs. $13,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 197.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($24,387 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Salisbury (88.6%)
Salisbury vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than William Peace University (67% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $3,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($208 vs. $248)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/