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Overview |
Peace College | PC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Peace College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $269 |
Diversity |
Peace College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at PC than William Peace University ($40,200.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Peace College ($20,058 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 4.2% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($12,198 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 52.7% larger than aid received William Peace University ($37,241 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 214 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming PC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at PC (3.6)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than PC (72.3%)
Peace College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or PC? 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 PC and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than William Peace University (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,108)
- Peace College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($248 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/