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Overview |
Peace College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Seton Hill 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,984 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Seton Hill University than William Peace University ($40,864.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Peace College ($23,732 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 13% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,198 vs. $13,778)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 27.2% larger than aid received William Peace University ($31,017 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Peace College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Peace College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than William Peace University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/