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Overview |
Peace College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Peace College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Peace College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $227 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Fairmont State ?
- William Peace University is 440.5% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at Peace College than Fairmont State University ($32,550.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Peace College ($10,794 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 20.1% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,022 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 286.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($25,295 vs. $6,547)
Peace College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 94 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Peace College is higher than Fairmont State University (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $36,000)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/