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Overview |
Piedmont International University | CofC | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $222 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 54% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.3% higher at CofC than Piedmont International University ($35,338.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than CofC ($15,119 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 102.6% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($6,410 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 53.1% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($9,499 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 243 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming CofC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or CofC? 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 CofC and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Piedmont International University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $10,900 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $10,174 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($11,326 vs. $21,500)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($117 vs. $222)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/