Stephens College vs. Piedmont International University

Stephens College vs. Piedmont International University comparison

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Overview	Stephens College	Piedmont International University
Location	Columbia, MO	Winston Salem, NC
Setting	Midsize City	Midsize City
Enrollment	590	691
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation	-	Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	stephens.edu	pbc.edu
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Costs	Stephens College	Piedmont International University
Tuition (In State)	$24,586	$8,850
Tuition (Out of State)	$24,586	$8,850
Room & Board	$11,488	$6,410
Avg Net Price	$26,372	$15,119
Avg Grant Aid	$15,518	$6,206
% Receiving Grant Aid	99%	84%

Admission	Stephens College	Piedmont International University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	650	219
Admitted	417	53
Acceptance Rate	64.2%	24.2%Open
Enrolled %	18%	77.4%Open
Avg High School GPA	3.27	3.07
Typical High School Grades	B	B
Admissions Standards	Moderate	Easy
Applicant Competition	Low	Very High
ACT Range	18/25	15/23
SAT Range	1050/1240	770/1230
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Required
Application Deadline	Nov 1, 2024

Academics	Stephens College	Piedmont International University
Student to Faculty Ratio	8:1	0:1
Popular Majors	Visual and Performing Arts (36%) Business (24%) Health Professions (11%) Education (6%) English and Literature (4%)	Theology and Religious Vvocations (60%) Education (40%)
Outcomes	Stephens College	Piedmont International University
Graduation Rate	55%	47%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$37,400	$35,300
Making Student Loan Payments	63%	65%
Median Student Loan Debt	$27,000	$11,326
Median Loan Payment	$279	$117

Diversity	Stephens College	Piedmont International University
% Men	7%	0%
% Women	93%	0%
Racial Diversity	Medium	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	69%	77%
% Black	15%	16%
% Hispanic	5%	1%
% Native American	1%	1%
% Pacific Islander	1%	0%
% Two or More Races	6%	2%
% International	0%	1%
% Unknown Race	1%	3%

Students	Stephens College	Piedmont International University
% In-State	54%	-
% Out-of-State	41%	-
Campus	Stephens College	Piedmont International University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	No
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Piedmont International University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (691 students vs. 590 students)

Stephens College vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Piedmont International University?

• Stephens College is 177.8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at Stephens College than Piedmont International University ($24,586.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Stephens College ($15,119 vs. $26,372)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 79.2% lower than costs at Stephens College ($6,410 vs. $11,488)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Piedmont International University (99% vs. 84%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 150% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($15,518 vs. $6,206)

Stephens College vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College 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 Stephens College .

• The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 138 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
• Incoming Stephens College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
• Accepted freshman Stephens College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
• Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (64.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)

Stephens College vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.

• The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Piedmont International University (55% vs. 47%)
• Graduates from Stephens College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $35,300)
• Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,000)
• Piedmont International University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
• More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/