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Overview |
SFC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
SFC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
SFC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $117 |
Diversity |
SFC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
SFC | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
SFC | Piedmont International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 691 students)
SFC vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Piedmont International University?
- St. Francis College is 207.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.2% higher at SFC than Piedmont International University ($27,188.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than SFC ($15,119 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 180.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($6,410 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Piedmont International University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 178.7% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($17,294 vs. $6,206)
SFC vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC 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 SFC .
- The average SAT score at St. Francis College (909) is 11 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming SFC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont International University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
SFC vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Piedmont International University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $13,099 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($11,326 vs. $24,425)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($117 vs. $252)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/