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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Piedmont International University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $258 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or Longwood University?
- Piedmont International University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.1% higher at Longwood University than Piedmont International University ($21,690.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Longwood University ($15,119 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 123.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($6,410 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Piedmont International University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 66.5% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($10,332 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 87 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Piedmont International University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $13,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More Longwood 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/