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Overview |
Chowan University | Peace College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1033/1151 | ||
| 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 |
Chowan University | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $248 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Chowan University | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chowan University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 713 students)
Chowan University vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Peace College than Chowan University ($32,550.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Peace College ($17,334 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 24.8% lower than costs at William Peace University ($9,650 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 22.9% larger than aid received Chowan University ($25,295 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at William Peace University (868) is 95 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Peace College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Chowan University vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Peace 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 Peace College and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Peace College is higher than Chowan University (36% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Peace University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,600)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $11,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $35,150)
- Peace College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($248 vs. $363)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/