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Overview |
Albion College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Albion College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $117 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
Albion College | 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
- Albion College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 691 students)
Albion College vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Piedmont International University?
- Albion College is 514.8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 514.8% higher at Albion College than Piedmont International University ($54,410.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Albion College ($15,119 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 94.5% lower than costs at Albion College ($6,410 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 663.9% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($47,406 vs. $6,206)
Albion College vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion 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 Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 206 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Albion College vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Piedmont International University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $20,300 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,874 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($11,326 vs. $27,200)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($117 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/