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Overview |
DUofC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 84% |
Admission |
DUofC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
DUofC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
DUofC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | - | ||
Campus |
DUofC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University of California is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,877 students vs. 691 students)
DUofC vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Piedmont International University?
- Dominican University of California is 449.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449.2% higher at DUofC than Piedmont International University ($48,606.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than DUofC ($15,119 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 141.6% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($6,410 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than Piedmont International University (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 177.1% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($17,194 vs. $6,206)
DUofC vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 156 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming DUofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
DUofC vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than Piedmont International University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $23,100 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/