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Overview |
Peace College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Peace College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Newberry 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
- Newberry College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Newberry College?
- William Peace University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Peace College than Newberry College ($32,550.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Peace College ($19,405 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 0.3% lower than costs at William Peace University ($12,000 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Newberry College ($25,295 vs. $24,108)
Peace College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 90 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Newberry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Newberry College (3.58)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Peace College is higher than Newberry College (36% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from William Peace University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,700)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/