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Overview |
Peace College | SVU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $244 |
Diversity |
Peace College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (967 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or SVU?
- William Peace University is 64.5% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Peace College than Southern Virginia University ($32,550.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than SVU ($24,503 vs. $25,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 30.1% lower than costs at William Peace University ($9,376 vs. $12,198)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 213.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($24,387 vs. $7,775)
Peace College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 173 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming SVU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Peace College (97.4%)
Peace College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or SVU? 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 SVU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Peace College is higher than Southern Virginia University (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,000)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $346 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($244 vs. $248)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/