University of Pikeville vs. Carolina University

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Pikeville in Pikeville, KY with Carolina University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of Pikeville is larger than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (2,547 students vs. 880 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Pikeville is located in Pikeville, KY (Remote Town setting); Carolina University is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (Midsize City setting).
• University of Pikeville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Carolina University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Pikeville 14:1; Carolina University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 27.4% lower than at Carolina University ($9,000 vs. $12,400).
• Out-of-state tuition is 41.4% higher at University of Pikeville than at Carolina University (about $7,275 more per year; $24,850 vs. $17,575).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Carolina University than at University of Pikeville (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pikeville students is 69.7% larger than aid received by Carolina University students ($20,280 vs. $11,947).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at University of Pikeville, test-free at Carolina University.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Pikeville Aug 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at University of Pikeville average a 3.42 high school GPA, 0.42 higher than at Carolina University (3.0).

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.