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Overview |
Peace College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| 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
- Alderson Broaddus College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- William Peace University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Peace College than Alderson Broaddus College ($32,550.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Peace College ($19,499 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 18.4% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,170 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($25,295 vs. $24,656)
Peace College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 112 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Alderson Broaddus College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Peace College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than William Peace University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/