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Overview |
Peace College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Peace College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Peace College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Peace College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (951 students vs. 713 students)
Peace College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- William Peace University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Peace College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($32,550.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Peace College ($20,470 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 12.9% lower than costs at William Peace University ($10,660 vs. $12,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 5.1% larger than aid received William Peace University ($26,575 vs. $25,295)
Peace College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Peace College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 147 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace College or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Peace College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than William Peace University (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/