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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH Liberty University| Piedmont International University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | TLU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 3% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 276.3% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.3% higher at TLU than Piedmont International University ($33,300.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than TLU ($15,119 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 76.8% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($6,410 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 282.4% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($23,729 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 108 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming TLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or TLU? 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 TLU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Piedmont International University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/