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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| William Peace University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | SU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Peace College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Peace College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at SU than William Peace University ($34,614.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than SU ($24,503 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 3.4% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,800 vs. $12,198)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,387 vs. $24,100)
Peace College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 137 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming SU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than SU (77.8%)
Peace College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or SU? 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 SU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than William Peace University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/