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Overview |
Peace College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Peace College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
Peace College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Peace College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- William Peace University is 190.4% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Peace College than University of South Carolina Upstate ($32,550.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Peace College ($13,835 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 26.5% lower than costs at William Peace University ($9,520 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 110.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,295 vs. $12,038)
Peace College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Upstate (950) is 82 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 1.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than William Peace University (39% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $3,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $36,000)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate 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/