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Overview |
Peace College | Cairn | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $31,881 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $31,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $12,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $27,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $17,852 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Peace College | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Cairn | ||
| 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
- Cairn University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,056 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Cairn?
- William Peace University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $31,881.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Peace College than Cairn University ($32,550.00 vs. $31,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Cairn ($24,503 vs. $27,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 0.3% lower than costs at Cairn University ($12,198 vs. $12,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Cairn University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Cairn University ($24,387 vs. $17,852)
Peace College vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Cairn University (976) is 108 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Cairn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Cairn (83.6%)
Peace College vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than William Peace University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Cairn University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/