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Overview |
Peace College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Peace College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | - | ||
| Admitted | 906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Peace College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Peace College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or PennWest California?
- William Peace University is 321.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.2% higher at Peace College than PennWest California ($32,550.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 15.6% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,416 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($25,295 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 54 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) 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 PennWest California (3.31)
Peace College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than William Peace University (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $6,500 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California 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/