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Overview |
McPherson College | Peace College | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
McPherson College | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 27% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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
- McPherson College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (822 students vs. 713 students)
McPherson College vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Peace College than McPherson College ($32,550.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than McPherson College ($23,041 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 21.4% lower than costs at William Peace University ($9,918 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 15.4% larger than aid received McPherson College ($25,295 vs. $21,916)
McPherson College vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at McPherson College (940) is 72 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming McPherson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Peace College (63.2%)
McPherson College vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than William Peace University (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/