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Overview |
Piedmont International University | WVU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $248 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 57% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.2% higher at WVU than Piedmont International University ($26,568.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Piedmont International University ($12,202 vs. $15,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 81.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($6,410 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Piedmont International University (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($11,685 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 180 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming WVU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or WVU? 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 WVU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Piedmont International University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $12,675 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $24,001)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($117 vs. $248)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU 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/