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Overview |
Peace College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $245 |
Diversity |
Peace College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 19% |
Students |
Peace College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (713 students vs. 650 students)
Peace College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or D&E College?
- William Peace University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Peace College than Davis & Elkins College ($32,550.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Peace College ($20,126 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 18.9% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,125 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($25,295 vs. $25,119)
Peace College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 60 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or D&E 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 D&E College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Peace College is the same as at Davis & Elkins College (36% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,000)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $288 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $24,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/