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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Piedmont International University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | VCU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $240 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.1% higher at VCU than Piedmont International University ($33,726.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than VCU ($15,119 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 91.6% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($6,410 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont International University than Virginia Commonwealth University (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 102.8% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($12,583 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 199 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming VCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or VCU? 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 VCU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Piedmont International University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $11,924 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $23,250)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($117 vs. $240)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/