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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 278.6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.6% higher at Roanoke College than Piedmont International University ($33,510.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Roanoke College ($15,119 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 139.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($6,410 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 482.9% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($36,176 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 194 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Piedmont International University (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/