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Overview |
Piedmont International University | W&J | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 460.6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.6% higher at W&J than Piedmont International University ($49,612.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than W&J ($15,119 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 111% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($6,410 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 527.8% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($38,963 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Piedmont International University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or W&J? 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 W&J and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Piedmont International University (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $21,600 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/