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Overview |
Piedmont International University | JMU | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 33% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Piedmont International University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $216 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 26% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or JMU?
- Piedmont International University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($8,850.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.6% higher at JMU than Piedmont International University ($24,744.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than JMU ($15,119 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 87.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($6,410 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont International University than James Madison University (84% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 62.4% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($10,081 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 236 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming JMU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or JMU? 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 JMU and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Piedmont International University (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $9,573 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($11,326 vs. $20,899)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($117 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/