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Overview |
Piedmont International University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $286 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 26% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 386.4% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Piedmont International University ($43,043.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Cedar Crest College ($15,119 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 98.5% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($6,410 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 422.3% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($32,415 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 70 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Piedmont International University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $16,424 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,750)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($117 vs. $286)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/