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Overview |
Spalding | Peace College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Spalding | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 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 |
Spalding | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Spalding | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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
- Spalding University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 713 students)
Spalding vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 21% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Peace College than Spalding University ($32,550.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Spalding ($23,041 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 45.1% lower than costs at William Peace University ($8,300 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Spalding University ($25,295 vs. $16,307)
Spalding vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 102 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Spalding students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Spalding vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than William Peace University (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Peace College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/