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North Carolina Wesleyan College AU Greensboro College Wingate University Catawba College Barton College| William Peace University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | SWU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | SWU | ||
| 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
- Southern Wesleyan University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or SWU?
- William Peace University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Peace College than Southern Wesleyan University ($32,550.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Peace College ($17,639 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 24.8% lower than costs at William Peace University ($9,650 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($25,295 vs. $19,636)
Peace College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Peace College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than SWU (51.2%)
Peace College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or SWU? 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 SWU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than William Peace University (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/