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Old Dominion BC Regent University North Carolina Wesleyan College Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg Greensboro College CNU McDaniel College Wingate University Catawba College| William Peace University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Peace College | VWC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Peace College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at VWC than William Peace University ($36,010.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Peace University than VWC ($23,041 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 8.8% lower than costs at William Peace University ($11,070 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 9% larger than aid received William Peace University ($27,568 vs. $25,295)
Peace College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 114 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming VWC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or VWC? 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 VWC and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than William Peace University (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More VWC 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/