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North Carolina Wesleyan College Greensboro College Wingate University Catawba College Barton College Penn State Erie-Behrend College| William Peace University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | LRC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Peace College | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Peace College | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Peace College | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or LRC?
- William Peace University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Peace College than La Roche College ($32,550.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than LRC ($23,041 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 7% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,040 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 20.8% larger than aid received La Roche College ($25,295 vs. $20,948)
Peace College vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at La Roche College (939) is 71 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming LRC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or LRC? 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 LRC and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than William Peace University (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/