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Overview |
Peace College | VMI | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Peace College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Peace College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or VMI?
- William Peace University is 223% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at VMI than William Peace University ($40,778.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Peace College ($17,229 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 11% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,990 vs. $12,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 77.6% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($24,387 vs. $13,735)
Peace College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 271 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming VMI students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than VMI (81.7%)
Peace College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or VMI? 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 VMI and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than William Peace University (69% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $26,100 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/