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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| William Peace University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | Mason | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Peace College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $204 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Peace College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Mason?
- William Peace University is 222.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Mason than William Peace University ($35,677.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Peace College ($18,900 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 24.2% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,198 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 115.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,387 vs. $11,311)
Peace College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 285 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Mason students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Mason (88.8%)
Peace College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Mason? 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 Mason and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than William Peace University (64% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $25,900 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $36,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($204 vs. $248)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/