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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Roanoke College| William Peace University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Peace College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Peace College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Mary Washington College?
- William Peace University is 264.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Peace College than University of Mary Washington ($32,550.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Peace College ($21,615 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 15.1% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($12,198 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 174% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($24,387 vs. $8,901)
Peace College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 242 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Mary Washington College (86.3%)
Peace College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than William Peace University (71% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $19,500 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $36,000)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/