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Overview |
Piedmont International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Hampden-Sydney, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | hsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $49,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $49,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $15,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $29,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $37,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 2,224 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 1,115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 50.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
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| % In-State | - | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | HSC- Hampden-Sydney | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampden Sydney College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (876 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney?
- Hampden Sydney College is 462.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($49,754.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 462.2% higher at HSC- Hampden-Sydney than Piedmont International University ($49,754.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than HSC- Hampden-Sydney ($15,119 vs. $29,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 135.7% lower than costs at Hampden Sydney College ($6,410 vs. $15,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampden Sydney College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampden Sydney College students is 505.1% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($37,555 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSC- Hampden-Sydney or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Hampden Sydney College (1112) is 214 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman HSC- Hampden-Sydney students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- HSC- Hampden-Sydney has a higher acceptance rate (50.1%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. HSC- Hampden-Sydney Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or HSC- Hampden-Sydney? 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 HSC- Hampden-Sydney and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is higher than Piedmont International University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hampden Sydney College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More HSC- Hampden-Sydney graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/