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Overview |
Peace College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Peace College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Peace College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Peace College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or WVSU?
- William Peace University is 300.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.7% higher at Peace College than West Virginia State University ($32,550.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Peace College ($11,684 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 1.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,040 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 166.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($25,295 vs. $9,482)
Peace College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 59 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Peace College is higher than West Virginia State University (36% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from William Peace University earn on average $3,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/