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Overview |
Birmingham Southern College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 975 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsc.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Birmingham Southern College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,153 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,163 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Birmingham Southern College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,019 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1280 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Birmingham Southern College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Birmingham Southern College | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,850 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $117 |
Diversity |
Birmingham Southern College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Birmingham Southern College | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | - | ||
Campus |
Birmingham Southern 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Birmingham Southern College is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (975 students vs. 691 students)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Birmingham Southern College or Piedmont International University?
- Birmingham Southern College is 126% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126% higher at Birmingham Southern College than Piedmont International University ($20,000.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Birmingham Southern College ($15,119 vs. $21,153)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 118.4% lower than costs at Birmingham Southern College ($6,410 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Birmingham Southern College than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Birmingham Southern College students is 128.2% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($14,163 vs. $6,206)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Birmingham Southern 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 Birmingham Southern College .
- The average SAT score at Birmingham Southern College (1167) is 269 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Birmingham Southern College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Birmingham Southern College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Birmingham Southern College has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Birmingham Southern College vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Birmingham Southern 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 Birmingham Southern College.
- The graduation rate at Birmingham Southern College is higher than Piedmont International University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Birmingham Southern College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,524 lower median federal student loan debt than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($11,326 vs. $26,850)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Birmingham Southern College graduates. ($117 vs. $277)
- More Birmingham Southern 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/