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Overview |
Peace College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Peace College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Peace College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or USC Aiken?
- William Peace University is 213% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Peace College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($32,550.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Peace College ($11,872 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 43.7% lower than costs at William Peace University ($8,376 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 155.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($25,295 vs. $9,891)
Peace College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 108 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than William Peace University (41% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $3,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/