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Overview |
UNCW | Peace College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,987 | 730 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,111 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,605 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,606 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,516 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCW | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,370 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 12,856 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
UNCW | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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 North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (17,987 students vs. 730 students)
UNCW vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 632.6% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Peace College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($32,550.00 vs. $20,111.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Peace College ($18,606 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 3.3% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($12,198 vs. $12,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 274.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($24,387 vs. $6,516)
UNCW vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 294 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UNCW (74%)
UNCW vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than William Peace University (67% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $8,700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $36,000)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/