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Overview |
Peace College | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Peace College | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $319 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 20% |
Students |
Peace College | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Peace University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (713 students vs. 623 students)
Peace College vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Bethany College?
- William Peace University is 6% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Peace College than Bethany College ($32,550.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Peace College ($17,605 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 1.2% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,900 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 18.6% larger than aid received William Peace University ($30,005 vs. $25,295)
Peace College vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Bethany College (907) is 39 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than William Peace University (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $6,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $30,884)
- Peace College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($248 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/