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Overview |
Piedmont International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $165 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or Tennessee Tech?
- Piedmont International University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.6% higher at Tennessee Tech than Piedmont International University ($18,552.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Tennessee Tech ($15,119 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 63.8% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($6,410 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Piedmont International University (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($8,471 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 204 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Piedmont International University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $4,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($11,326 vs. $16,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Tech graduates. ($117 vs. $165)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/