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Overview |
GS | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
GS | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $117 |
Diversity |
GS | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
GS | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | - | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 691 students)
GS vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Piedmont International University?
- Piedmont International University is 102.5% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at GS than Piedmont International University ($15,425.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than GS ($15,119 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 60.9% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($6,410 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Piedmont International University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($8,806 vs. $6,206)
GS vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 191 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming GS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
GS vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is the same as at Piedmont International University (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $11,674 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($11,326 vs. $23,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($117 vs. $237)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/