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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| East Carolina University | Piedmont International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 84% |
Admission |
ECU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
ECU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $117 |
Diversity |
ECU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
ECU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 691 students)
ECU vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Piedmont International University?
- Piedmont International University is 98.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at ECU than Piedmont International University ($20,729.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Piedmont International University ($14,470 vs. $15,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 71.6% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($6,410 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont International University than East Carolina University (84% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($8,836 vs. $6,206)
ECU vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 155 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming ECU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
ECU vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Piedmont International University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $13,462 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $24,788)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($117 vs. $256)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/