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Overview |
Peace College | VSU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Peace College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $305 |
Diversity |
Peace College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Peace College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or VSU?
- William Peace University is 487.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Peace College than Virginia State University ($32,550.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Peace College ($15,773 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 4.3% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,544 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 120% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($25,295 vs. $11,498)
Peace College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at William Peace University (868) is 11 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Peace College students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or VSU? 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 VSU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than William Peace University (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $29,500)
- Peace College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($248 vs. $305)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/