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Overview |
Peace College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $276 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Peace College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Erskine College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Erskine College than William Peace University ($34,435.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than Erskine College ($23,041 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 3.4% lower than costs at Erskine College ($12,040 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 50.3% larger than aid received Erskine College ($25,295 vs. $16,834)
Peace College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 125 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Erskine College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Peace College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than William Peace University (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,750)
- Peace College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($248 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College 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/