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Overview |
Peace College | W&J | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Peace College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Peace College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,162 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or W&J?
- William Peace University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Peace College than Washington & Jefferson College ($32,550.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than W&J ($24,503 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 14% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,198 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 59.8% larger than aid received William Peace University ($38,971 vs. $24,387)
Peace College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Peace College .
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than W&J (81.5%)
Peace College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or W&J? 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 W&J and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than William Peace University (74% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/