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North Carolina Wesleyan College Greensboro College William Paterson University of New Jersey Wingate University Catawba College Barton College| William Peace University | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #981 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 885/1160 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Peace College | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | Keystone College | ||
| 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
- Keystone College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,131 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Keystone College?
- William Peace University is 117.7% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Peace College than Keystone College ($32,550.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Peace College ($15,559 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 1.2% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,900 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Keystone College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 64.6% larger than aid received Keystone College ($25,295 vs. $15,368)
Peace College vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Keystone College (906) is 38 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Keystone College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or Keystone 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 Keystone College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Keystone College is higher than William Peace University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from William Peace University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $33,400)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Keystone College 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/