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Overview |
Peace College | RU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Peace College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Peace College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or RU?
- William Peace University is 299.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Peace College than Radford University ($32,550.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Peace College ($17,105 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 13.9% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,567 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 159.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,295 vs. $9,733)
Peace College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Peace College .
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or RU? 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 RU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than William Peace University (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- RU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/