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Overview |
UNCW | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 84% |
Admission |
UNCW | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $117 |
Diversity |
UNCW | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNCW | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Piedmont International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 691 students)
UNCW vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Piedmont International University?
- Piedmont International University is 99.2% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at UNCW than Piedmont International University ($19,063.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than UNCW ($15,119 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 89.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($6,410 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont International University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (84% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Wilmington students is 0.2% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($6,217 vs. $6,206)
UNCW vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW 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 UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 264 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
UNCW vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Piedmont International University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $9,400 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $9,174 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCW graduates. ($11,326 vs. $20,500)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than UNCW graduates. ($117 vs. $211)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/