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Overview |
Peace College | Ship | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Peace College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Peace College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Ship?
- William Peace University is 240.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.9% higher at Peace College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,550.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Peace College ($21,462 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 4.4% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,538 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 233.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,295 vs. $7,593)
Peace College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 111 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Ship students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Ship? 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 Ship and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than William Peace University (60% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $11,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/