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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| William Peace University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Peace College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $249 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 31% |
Students |
Peace College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Liberty University?
- William Peace University is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Peace College than Liberty University ($32,550.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Liberty University ($24,503 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 5.9% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,198 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 102.8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($24,387 vs. $12,023)
Peace College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 202 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Peace College (97.4%)
Peace College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than William Peace University (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $166 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,166)
- Peace College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($248 vs. $249)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/