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Overview |
Spelman | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Spelman | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Spelman | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | - | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Piedmont International University | ||
| 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 691 students)
Spelman vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Piedmont International University?
- Spelman College is 192.4% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.4% higher at Spelman than Piedmont International University ($25,880.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Spelman ($15,119 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 144.4% lower than costs at Spelman College ($6,410 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Piedmont International University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 71.3% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($10,629 vs. $6,206)
Spelman vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 117 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Spelman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Spelman has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Spelman vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Piedmont International University (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/