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Overview |
Piedmont International University | WCU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $227 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 18% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or WCU?
- Piedmont International University is 785% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Piedmont International University than Western Carolina University ($8,850.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Piedmont International University ($13,022 vs. $15,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 74.3% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($6,410 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Piedmont International University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont International University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($6,206 vs. $4,526)
Piedmont International University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 134 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming WCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or WCU? 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 WCU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Piedmont International University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $10,684 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $22,010)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($117 vs. $227)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/