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Overview |
Peace College | MBC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | - | ||
| Admitted | 906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Peace College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Peace College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or MBC?
- William Peace University is 3% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Peace College than Mary Baldwin College ($32,550.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Peace College ($18,746 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 16.7% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,320 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($25,295 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 141 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming MBC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MBC (3.57)
Peace College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or MBC? 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 MBC and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than William Peace University (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/