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Overview |
Piedmont International University | AMU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $231 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 66% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 184.4% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.4% higher at AMU than Piedmont International University ($25,168.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than AMU ($15,119 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 109.1% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($6,410 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 243.9% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($21,341 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 200 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming AMU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- AMU has a higher acceptance rate (44.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or AMU? 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 AMU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont International University is higher than Ave Maria University (47% vs. 41%)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $11,102 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $22,428)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($117 vs. $231)
- More Piedmont International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU 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/