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Overview |
RMC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
RMC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,342 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,342 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,120 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,353 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,062 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
RMC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,458 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
RMC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $117 |
Diversity |
RMC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
RMC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | - | ||
Campus |
RMC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rocky Mountain College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,054 students vs. 691 students)
RMC vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or Piedmont International University?
- Rocky Mountain College is 254.1% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.1% higher at RMC than Piedmont International University ($31,342.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than RMC ($15,119 vs. $19,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 42.3% lower than costs at Rocky Mountain College ($6,410 vs. $9,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 271.6% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($23,062 vs. $6,206)
RMC vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RMC or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or RMC .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 139 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming RMC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
RMC vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC or Piedmont International University? 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 Piedmont International University and RMC.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Piedmont International University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $14,674 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($11,326 vs. $26,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($117 vs. $268)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/