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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Piedmont International University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | Winthrop 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.9% higher at Winthrop University than Piedmont International University ($29,636.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Winthrop University ($15,119 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 63.6% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($6,410 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Piedmont International University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 108.8% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($12,961 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 146 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Piedmont International University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop 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/