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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| William Peace University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | VCU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Peace College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Peace College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or VCU?
- William Peace University is 153.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at VCU than William Peace University ($34,744.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Peace College ($22,852 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 32.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($12,198 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 96.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($24,387 vs. $12,433)
Peace College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 229 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming VCU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than VCU (93.1%)
Peace College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or VCU? 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 VCU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than William Peace University (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,000)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/