Brenau University vs. Piedmont International University

Brenau University vs. Piedmont International University comparison

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Overview	Brenau University	Piedmont International University
Location	Gainesville, GA	Winston Salem, NC
Setting	Small City	Midsize City
Enrollment	2,420	691
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#791
Religious Affiliation	-	Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	brenau.edu	pbc.edu
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Costs	Brenau University	Piedmont International University
Tuition (In State)	$31,000	$8,850
Tuition (Out of State)	$31,000	$8,850
Room & Board	$12,600	$6,410
Avg Net Price	$20,860	$15,119
Avg Grant Aid	$25,170	$6,206
% Receiving Grant Aid	95%	84%

Admission	Brenau University	Piedmont International University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	2,761	219
Admitted	2,401	53
Acceptance Rate	87%	24.2%Open
Enrolled %	8.5%	77.4%Open
Avg High School GPA	3.39	3.07
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Very Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition		Very High
ACT Range	17/23	15/23
SAT Range	990/1170	770/1230
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Required
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Academics	Brenau University	Piedmont International University
Student to Faculty Ratio	11:1	0:1
Popular Majors	Business (34%) Health Professions (31%) Education (11%) Visual and Performing Arts (9%) Biology (3%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (60%) Education (40%)
Outcomes	Brenau University	Piedmont International University
Graduation Rate	44%	47%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$43,600	$35,300
Making Student Loan Payments	48%	65%
Median Student Loan Debt	$27,000	$11,326
Median Loan Payment	$279	$117

Diversity	Brenau University	Piedmont International University
% Men	9%	0%
% Women	42%	0%
Racial Diversity	High	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	51%	77%
% Black	32%	16%
% Hispanic	8%	1%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	2%
% International	2%	1%
% Unknown Race	2%	3%

Students	Brenau University	Piedmont International University
% In-State	89%	-
% Out-of-State	7%	-
Campus	Brenau University	Piedmont International University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Brenau University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 691 students)

Brenau University vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or Piedmont International University?

• Brenau University is 250.3% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• Out of state tuition is 250.3% higher at Brenau University than Piedmont International University ($31,000.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Brenau University ($15,119 vs. $20,860)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 96.6% lower than costs at Brenau University ($6,410 vs. $12,600)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Brenau University than Piedmont International University (95% vs. 84%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Brenau University students is 305.6% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($25,170 vs. $6,206)

Brenau University vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University 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 Brenau University .

• The average SAT score at Brenau University (990) is 92 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
• Incoming Brenau University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
• Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
• Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)

Brenau University vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Brenau University 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 Brenau University.

• The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than Brenau University (47% vs. 44%)
• Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $35,300)
• Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
• Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
• More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/