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Overview |
UD | Peace College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 730 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 |
UD | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $248 |
Diversity |
UD | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UD | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 730 students)
UD vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 131.8% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at UD than William Peace University ($37,680.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Peace College ($17,716 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 21.6% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,198 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 87.7% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($24,387 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 330 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming UD students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than William Peace University (78% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $25,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,203)
- Peace College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($248 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/