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Overview |
Peace College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Peace College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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
- William Peace University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (730 students vs. 464 students)
Peace College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Sweet Briar College?
- William Peace University is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Peace College than Sweet Briar College ($32,550.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Sweet Briar College ($24,503 vs. $25,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 20.7% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,198 vs. $14,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($24,387 vs. $15,880)
Peace College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 230 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Sweet Briar College (71.7%)
Peace College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than William Peace University (70% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Sweet Briar College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College 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/