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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| William Peace University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Peace College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Peace College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Longwood University?
- William Peace University is 271.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Peace College than Longwood University ($32,550.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Peace College ($21,772 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 18.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,040 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 144.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($25,295 vs. $10,332)
Peace College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 117 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than William Peace University (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/