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Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Liberty University Lewis University SNC| Piedmont International University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | WLC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1038/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $258 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 33% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 275.3% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.3% higher at WLC than Piedmont International University ($33,210.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than WLC ($15,119 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 77.5% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($6,410 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 272.7% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($23,128 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 203 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming WLC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or WLC? 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 WLC and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Piedmont International University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $13,674 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($11,326 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/