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JMU BC Cabrini College Liberty University Mason WSU| Piedmont International University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont International University | EMU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $242 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | EMU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 358.6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.6% higher at EMU than Piedmont International University ($40,590.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than EMU ($15,119 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 91% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($6,410 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Piedmont International University (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 390.8% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($30,460 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 111 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming EMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or EMU? 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 EMU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Piedmont International University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $12,124 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $23,450)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($117 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/