Peace College vs. SWU

Comparable Facts

Compare William Peace University in Raleigh, NC with Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Southern Wesleyan University is larger than Peace College based on total student enrollment (980 students vs. 722 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• William Peace University is located in Raleigh, NC (Large City setting); Southern Wesleyan University is in Central, SC (Distant Town setting).
• William Peace University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southern Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: William Peace University 13:1; Southern Wesleyan University 10:1.

Peace College vs. SWU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Peace College or SWU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Peace College ($20,134 vs. $24,216).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 19.7% lower than at William Peace University ($10,126 vs. $12,606).
• William Peace University is 14.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than SWU (about $4,376 more per year; $34,176.00 vs. $29,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 14.7% higher at Peace College than at Southern Wesleyan University (about $4,376 more per year; $34,176.00 vs. $29,800.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at William Peace University as at Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 27.6% larger than aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students ($24,889 vs. $19,498).

Peace College vs. SWU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or SWU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between SWU and Peace College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at William Peace University (1150) is 20 points higher than at SWU (1130).
• Incoming SWU students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 24 at Peace College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: William Peace University 1080/1225; Southern Wesleyan University 1040/1210.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: William Peace University 22/27; Southern Wesleyan University 22/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Peace College - Test optional; SWU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman SWU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Peace College (3.67).
• SWU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Peace College (94.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.1% at Peace College vs. 33.4% at SWU.

Peace College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Peace College and SWU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Southern Wesleyan University's six-year graduation rate (42%) is higher than William Peace University's (36%).
• Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn a median of about $8,800 more per year than Peace College graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,800 vs. $36,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, William Peace University graduates have a $3,000 lower median loan debt than SWU graduates ($24,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Peace College graduates have an estimated $31 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.