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Overview |
Peace College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Peace College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $277 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,944 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Penn State Berks?
- William Peace University is 111.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Peace College than Penn State Berks ($32,550.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Peace College ($22,450 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 16.7% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($12,198 vs. $14,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 161.5% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($24,387 vs. $9,327)
Peace College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Berks (978) is 110 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Penn State Berks students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Penn State Berks (97.1%)
Peace College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than William Peace University (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $19,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,818)
- Peace College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/