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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Piedmont International University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | SU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $258 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 48% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 281.8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.8% higher at SU than Piedmont International University ($33,790.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than SU ($15,119 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 75.2% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($6,410 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 278.1% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($23,467 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 107 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or SU? 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 SU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than Shenandoah University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $13,674 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/