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Overview |
Piedmont International University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Randolph Macon College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,523 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 422.9% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 422.9% higher at Randolph-Macon than Piedmont International University ($46,278.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Randolph-Macon ($15,119 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 128.2% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($6,410 vs. $14,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 421.2% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($32,348 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 200 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Piedmont International University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/