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UH at Manoa BYU BYU-I Hawaii Pacific University Liberty University Stanford| Piedmont International University | Brigham Young University Hawaii | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | BYUH | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 67% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $90 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | - | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 54% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | BYUH | ||
| 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
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or BYUH?
- Piedmont International University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Piedmont International University than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($8,850.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than BYUH ($15,119 vs. $15,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 37.7% lower than costs at Brigham Young University Hawaii ($6,410 vs. $8,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont International University than Brigham Young University Hawaii (84% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont International University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($6,206 vs. $5,523)
Piedmont International University vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 200 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming BYUH students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman BYUH students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- BYUH has a higher acceptance rate (34.2%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at BYUH is higher than Piedmont International University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $13,000 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $35,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $2,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont International University graduates. ($8,759 vs. $11,326)
- BYUH graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont International University graduates. ($90 vs. $117)
- More BYUH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/