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Overview |
Peace College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Peace College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Salem College | ||
| 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
- William Peace University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (713 students vs. 469 students)
Peace College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Salem College?
- William Peace University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Peace College than Salem College ($32,550.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Peace College ($18,354 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 2.2% lower than costs at Salem College ($12,040 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 18.8% larger than aid received William Peace University ($30,048 vs. $25,295)
Peace College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 251 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Salem 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 Salem College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than William Peace University (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from William Peace University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $35,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Salem College 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/