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Overview |
Peace College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Peace College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Peace College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $248 |
Diversity |
Peace College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Peace College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or West Virginia University Tech?
- William Peace University is 314.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Peace College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($32,550.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Peace College ($9,529 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 3.1% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,676 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 186.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,295 vs. $8,830)
Peace College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 114 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Peace College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (36% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $14,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,001)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology and Peace College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($248 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/