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Overview |
Peace College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1070/1273 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Peace College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Lycoming College | ||
| 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
- Lycoming College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,063 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Lycoming College than William Peace University ($46,720.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Peace College ($20,733 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 19.8% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,198 vs. $14,612)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 67% larger than aid received William Peace University ($40,733 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 166 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Peace College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Lycoming College? 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 Lycoming College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than William Peace University (70% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/