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Overview |
Peace College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Peace College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Peace College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
Peace College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or University of Charleston?
- William Peace University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Peace College than University of Charleston ($32,550.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Peace College ($21,308 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 18% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,200 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 12.8% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,295 vs. $22,422)
Peace College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 126 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than William Peace University (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $9,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,000)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/