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Overview |
Peace College | CNU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Peace College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Peace College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Peace College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or CNU?
- William Peace University is 225.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Peace College than Christopher Newport University ($32,550.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Peace College ($22,864 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 1.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($12,198 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 166.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($24,387 vs. $9,141)
Peace College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 287 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming CNU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CNU (88%)
Peace College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or CNU? 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 CNU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than William Peace University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/