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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| William Peace University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Roanoke 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 7% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Roanoke College than William Peace University ($34,820.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Roanoke College ($24,503 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 26% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,198 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 8% larger than aid received William Peace University ($26,341 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 224 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Roanoke College (80.1%)
Peace College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than William Peace University (69% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/