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Overview |
Whittier College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $117 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Whittier College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Piedmont International 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 691 students)
Whittier College vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Piedmont International University?
- Whittier College is 452.8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 452.8% higher at Whittier College than Piedmont International University ($48,924.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Whittier College ($15,119 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 143.7% lower than costs at Whittier College ($6,410 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 457.9% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($34,623 vs. $6,206)
Whittier College vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 159 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Whittier College vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Piedmont International University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $14,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($11,326 vs. $25,500)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($117 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/