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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD North Carolina Wesleyan College| William Peace University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | CSU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Peace College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Peace College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or CSU?
- William Peace University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Peace College than Charleston Southern University ($32,550.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Peace College ($17,536 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 7% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,250 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 4.4% larger than aid received William Peace University ($26,417 vs. $25,295)
Peace College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 162 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming CSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or CSU? 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 CSU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than William Peace University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/