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Overview |
Piedmont International University | RU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $237 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or RU?
- Piedmont International University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.6% higher at RU than Piedmont International University ($20,853.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than RU ($15,119 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 86.8% lower than costs at Radford University ($6,410 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Piedmont International University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($8,968 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Piedmont International University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or RU? 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 RU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Piedmont International University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $11,674 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $23,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($117 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/