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Overview |
Peace College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Peace College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 73.9% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Susquahanna than William Peace University ($56,600.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Susquahanna ($24,503 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 28.7% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,198 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 85.8% larger than aid received William Peace University ($45,318 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Peace College .
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Peace College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than William Peace University (77% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $21,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/