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Overview |
Peace College | WLC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,198 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,503 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,387 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1280 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Peace College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,094 students vs. 730 students)
Peace College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($34,520.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at WLC than William Peace University ($34,520.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Peace College ($22,809 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 2.7% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,880 vs. $12,198)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($24,387 vs. $24,122)
Peace College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 233 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming WLC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WLC (3.54)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than WLC (79%)
Peace College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or WLC? 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 WLC and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than William Peace University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/