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Overview |
Peace College | CofC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Peace College | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Peace College | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or CofC?
- William Peace University is 160% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at CofC than William Peace University ($36,398.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Peace College ($20,806 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 15% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,198 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than College of Charleston (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 148.6% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($24,387 vs. $9,811)
Peace College vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 273 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming CofC students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CofC (72%)
Peace College vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or CofC? 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 CofC and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than William Peace University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $10,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $36,000)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/