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Overview |
GWU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
GWU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
GWU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $117 |
Diversity |
GWU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
GWU | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | - | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 691 students)
GWU vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Piedmont International University?
- Gardner Webb University is 252.8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.8% higher at GWU than Piedmont International University ($31,220.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than GWU ($15,119 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 68% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($6,410 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 288.8% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($24,130 vs. $6,206)
GWU vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 79 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming GWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
GWU vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Piedmont International University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $13,643 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $24,969)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/