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Overview |
Peace College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Peace College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Otterbein University than William Peace University ($34,424.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Peace College ($22,242 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 6.3% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($12,198 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 4.7% larger than aid received William Peace University ($25,535 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 252 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Peace College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than William Peace University (62% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/