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Overview |
Peace College | Hiram | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Peace College | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Peace College | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Hiram | ||
| 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
- Hiram College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,018 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Hiram?
- William Peace University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Peace College than Hiram College ($32,550.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hiram College than Peace College ($19,384 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiram College are 13.6% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,600 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Hiram College ($25,295 vs. $18,941)
Peace College vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 203 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than William Peace University (66% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/