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Overview |
Friends University | Peace College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 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 |
Friends University | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Friends University | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Friends 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
- Friends University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 713 students)
Friends University vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Peace College than Friends University ($32,550.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Friends University ($23,041 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 44.6% lower than costs at William Peace University ($8,326 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Friends University ($25,295 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 146 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Friends University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- Friends University has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Friends University vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends 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 Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Peace College is higher than Friends University (36% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $512 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,512)
- Peace College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Friends University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/