Emmaus Bible College vs. Piedmont International University

Emmaus Bible College vs. Piedmont International University comparison

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Overview	Emmaus Bible College	Piedmont International University
Location	Dubuque, IA	Winston Salem, NC
Setting	Small City	Midsize City
Enrollment	206	691
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation	Brethren Church	Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	emmaus.edu	pbc.edu
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Costs	Emmaus Bible College	Piedmont International University
Tuition (In State)	$19,800	$8,850
Tuition (Out of State)	$19,800	$8,850
Room & Board	$9,050	$6,410
Avg Net Price	$15,521	$15,119
Avg Grant Aid	$14,856	$6,206
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	84%

Admission	Emmaus Bible College	Piedmont International University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	70	219
Admitted	70	53
Acceptance Rate	100%Open	24.2%Open
Enrolled %	61.4%Open	77.4%Open
Avg High School GPA	3.58	3.07
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Average	Easy
Applicant Competition		Very High
ACT Range	18/26	15/23
SAT Range	1100/1240	770/1230
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Required
Application Deadline	Aug 1, 2025

Academics	Emmaus Bible College	Piedmont International University
Student to Faculty Ratio	7:1	0:1
Popular Majors	Theology and Religious Vvocations (87%) Education (5%) Computer and Information Sciences (4%) Business (3%) Psychology (2%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (60%) Education (40%)
Outcomes	Emmaus Bible College	Piedmont International University
Graduation Rate	50%	47%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$31,700	$35,300
Making Student Loan Payments	86%	65%
Median Student Loan Debt	$15,509	$11,326
Median Loan Payment	$160	$117

Diversity	Emmaus Bible College	Piedmont International University
% Men	45%	0%
% Women	55%	0%
Racial Diversity	Low	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	75%	77%
% Black	6%	16%
% Hispanic	6%	1%
% Native American	1%	1%
% Pacific Islander	1%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	2%
% International	0%	1%
% Unknown Race	6%	3%

Students	Emmaus Bible College	Piedmont International University
% In-State	42%	-
% Out-of-State	53%	-
Campus	Emmaus Bible College	Piedmont International University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	No	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	No	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Piedmont International University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (691 students vs. 206 students)

Emmaus Bible College vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Piedmont International University?

• Emmaus Bible College is 123.7% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at Emmaus Bible College than Piedmont International University ($19,800.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Emmaus Bible College ($15,119 vs. $15,521)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 41.2% lower than costs at Emmaus Bible College ($6,410 vs. $9,050)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 139.4% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($14,856 vs. $6,206)

Emmaus Bible College vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College .

• The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 171 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
• Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
• Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
• Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)

Emmaus Bible College vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.

• The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Piedmont International University (50% vs. 47%)
• Graduates from Piedmont International University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($35,300 vs. $31,700)
• Piedmont International University students graduate with a $4,183 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmaus Bible College graduates. ($11,326 vs. $15,509)
• Piedmont International University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Emmaus Bible College graduates. ($117 vs. $160)
• More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)

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