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Overview |
ECSU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 84% |
Admission |
ECSU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $117 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 691 students)
ECSU vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Piedmont International University?
- Piedmont International University is 785% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Piedmont International University than Elizabeth City State University ($8,850.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Piedmont International University ($4,120 vs. $15,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 36.1% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($6,410 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Piedmont International University (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 43% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($8,877 vs. $6,206)
ECSU vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont International University (898) is 54 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Piedmont International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
ECSU vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Piedmont International University earn on average $4,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($35,300 vs. $30,700)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $14,799 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $26,125)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($117 vs. $270)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/