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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Piedmont International University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | CSU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 23% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 233.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.2% higher at CSU than Piedmont International University ($29,490.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than CSU ($15,119 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 75.5% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($6,410 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Piedmont International University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 325.7% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($26,417 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 132 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming CSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or CSU? 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 CSU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than Charleston Southern University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/