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Overview |
Peace College | LVC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Peace College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | LVC | ||
| 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at LVC than William Peace University ($48,890.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than LVC ($24,503 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 25.8% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,198 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 44.9% larger than aid received William Peace University ($35,346 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Peace College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than LVC (74.5%)
Peace College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or LVC? 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 LVC and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than William Peace University (73% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/