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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Piedmont International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 84% |
Admission |
ASU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $117 |
Diversity |
ASU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ASU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
ASU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 691 students)
ASU vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Piedmont International University?
- Piedmont International University is 108.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.8% higher at ASU than Piedmont International University ($20,246.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Piedmont International University ($13,084 vs. $15,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 80.7% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($6,410 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont International University than Appalachian State University (84% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($7,443 vs. $6,206)
ASU vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 259 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming ASU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
ASU vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Piedmont International University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $9,174 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $20,500)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($117 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/