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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | William Peace University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Peace College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 713 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $248 |
Diversity |
TU | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
TU | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
TU | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 713 students)
TU vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 349.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Peace College than Towson University ($32,550.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Peace College ($14,443 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 13.3% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,040 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 121.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,295 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 213 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming TU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Peace College (63.2%)
TU vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than William Peace University (64% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $36,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,000)
- TU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($183 vs. $248)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/