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North Carolina Wesleyan College Greensboro College Wingate University Catawba College Barton College Valley City State University| William Peace University | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | JC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Peace College | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Peace College | JC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | JC | ||
| 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
- Jamestown College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or JC?
- William Peace University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Peace College than Jamestown College ($32,550.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Peace College ($19,950 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 40.7% lower than costs at William Peace University ($8,560 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 48.6% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($25,295 vs. $17,022)
Peace College vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 176 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming JC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or JC? 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 JC and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than William Peace University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/