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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $117 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 691 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Piedmont International University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 400.9% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Piedmont International University ($44,330.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Mount St. Mary's University ($15,119 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 123.4% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($6,410 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 482.6% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($36,155 vs. $6,206)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University 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 Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 115 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Piedmont International University (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $14,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $26,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($117 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/