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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| William Peace University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | JMU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Peace College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $216 |
Diversity |
Peace College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Peace College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or JMU?
- William Peace University is 311.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Peace College than James Madison University ($32,550.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than JMU ($24,503 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 3.2% lower than costs at James Madison University ($12,198 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 447.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($24,387 vs. $4,456)
Peace College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 266 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming JMU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than JMU (76.2%)
Peace College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or JMU? 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 JMU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than William Peace University (81% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $36,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $3,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $24,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($216 vs. $248)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/