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Overview |
Piedmont International University | PC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $269 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 46% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 340.6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.6% higher at PC than Piedmont International University ($38,990.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than PC ($15,119 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 76.3% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($6,410 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 454% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($34,379 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 184 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming PC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or PC? 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 PC and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Piedmont International University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $14,782 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($11,326 vs. $26,108)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($117 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/