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Notre Dame commands attention with a 96.80% graduation rate despite charging $27,823 net price for Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, while Goshen College delivers the same degree for just $15,725. This $12,098 gap reflects different institutional approaches to affordability across Indiana's six programs. The state's healthcare giants like Indiana University Health and manufacturing leaders such as Cummins increasingly value conflict resolution skills for workplace mediation and international business negotiations.
6
Programs
$15,725 – $38,472
Net Price Range
$42,682
Avg. Program Earnings
71.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $15,725 $37,760 60.5% 93.5%
2 $19,268 $37,090 44.8% 66.4%
3 $24,516 $51,840 67.9% 73.2%
4 $24,546 $57,070 80.0% 65.8%
5 $27,823 $62,693 96.8% 12.9%
6 $38,472 $45,980 80.2% 82.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge price difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Goshen College offers Peace Studies at $15,725 net cost while Butler University charges $38,472, creating a $22,747 gap. This reflects different endowment sizes, with smaller Mennonite colleges like Goshen prioritizing affordability over amenities.

How do graduation rates vary among Indiana's most affordable Peace Studies programs?

The top three affordable options show dramatic differences: Goshen graduates 60.50% of students, Manchester achieves 44.80%, while Earlham reaches 67.90%. Manchester's lower rate may reflect its broader student recruitment despite reasonable $19,268 net cost.

Does Notre Dame's selectivity justify its higher Peace Studies costs?

Notre Dame accepts just 12.91% of applicants and graduates 96.80% of Peace Studies students, compared to Goshen's 93.54% acceptance rate and 60.50% graduation rate. The $12,098 price difference reflects this academic exclusivity and completion success.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.