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Overview |
Piedmont International University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 85% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $254 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | West Liberty 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or West Liberty University?
- Piedmont International University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at West Liberty University than Piedmont International University ($17,100.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Piedmont International University ($13,788 vs. $15,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 56.3% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($6,410 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Piedmont International University (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont International University students is 6.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,206 vs. $5,824)
Piedmont International University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 86 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than West Liberty University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $13,291 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $24,617)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($117 vs. $254)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/