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Overview |
Peace College | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Peace College | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Hollins College | ||
| 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
- Hollins University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (782 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 27% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Hollins College than William Peace University ($41,350.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than Peace College ($23,444 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 26.3% lower than costs at Hollins University ($12,198 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Hollins University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 41.1% larger than aid received William Peace University ($34,404 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 256 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Hollins College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Peace College vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Hollins College? 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 Hollins College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than William Peace University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from William Peace University earn on average $400 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $35,600)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Hollins College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/