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Overview |
Peace College | Randolph | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Peace College | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Peace University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (713 students vs. 553 students)
Peace College vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Randolph?
- William Peace University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Peace College than Randolph College ($32,550.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than Peace College ($22,886 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 5.3% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,430 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Randolph College ($25,295 vs. $19,688)
Peace College vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 146 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Randolph students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than William Peace University (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/