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Overview |
Peace College | AU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Peace College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Peace College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or AU?
- Averett University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at AU than William Peace University ($37,640.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than AU ($23,041 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 6% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,360 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 3.8% larger than aid received William Peace University ($26,246 vs. $25,295)
Peace College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Averett University (913) is 45 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or AU? 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 AU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than William Peace University (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/