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Overview |
Peace College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Peace College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Peace College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $254 |
Diversity |
Peace College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Peace College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or West Liberty University?
- William Peace University is 273.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at Peace College than West Liberty University ($32,550.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Peace College ($13,788 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 20.2% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,020 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 334.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($25,295 vs. $5,824)
Peace College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 116 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than William Peace University (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,617)
- Peace College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($248 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/