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Overview |
Peace College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Peace College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or ETSU?
- William Peace University is 321.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.3% higher at Peace College than East Tennessee State University ($32,550.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Peace College ($14,350 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 25.2% lower than costs at William Peace University ($9,613 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 189.4% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($25,295 vs. $8,739)
Peace College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 200 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than William Peace University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More ETSU 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/