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Overview |
Central College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Central College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
Central College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | - | ||
Campus |
Central College | Piedmont International University | ||
| 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
- Central College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 691 students)
Central College vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Piedmont International University?
- Central College is 123.7% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at Central College than Piedmont International University ($19,800.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Central College ($15,119 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 69.4% lower than costs at Central College ($6,410 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 77.2% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($10,999 vs. $6,206)
Central College vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 170 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Central College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Central College vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Piedmont International University? 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 Piedmont International University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Piedmont International University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/