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Overview |
Peace College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Peace College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Chatham than William Peace University ($42,250.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Chatham ($24,503 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 17.4% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,198 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 14.7% larger than aid received William Peace University ($27,984 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Peace College .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Peace College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than William Peace University (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,000)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/