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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU ISU| University of Louisville | Piedmont International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Louisville | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $117 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Louisville | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Piedmont International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 691 students)
Louisville vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Piedmont International University?
- University of Louisville is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224% higher at Louisville than Piedmont International University ($28,670.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Louisville ($15,119 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 66.4% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($6,410 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Piedmont International University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 96.8% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($12,216 vs. $6,206)
Louisville vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 261 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Louisville vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or Piedmont International University? 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 Piedmont International University and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Piedmont International University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $9,900 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $8,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisville graduates. ($11,326 vs. $19,656)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Louisville graduates. ($117 vs. $203)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville 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/