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Memphis North Carolina Wesleyan College Greensboro College Wingate University Catawba College Barton College| William Peace University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | CBU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Peace College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at CBU than William Peace University ($37,300.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Peace College ($17,068 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 13.7% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,731 vs. $12,198)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 19.2% larger than aid received William Peace University ($29,076 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 237 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming CBU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at CBU (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CBU (88.4%)
Peace College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or CBU? 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 CBU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than William Peace University (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/