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Overview |
Piedmont International University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 691 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont International University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,850 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,850 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,410 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,119 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,206 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 63% |
Admission |
Piedmont International University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 219 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 53 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2%Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.4%Open | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/1230 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Piedmont International University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont International University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,326 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $277 |
Diversity |
Piedmont International University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Piedmont International University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | - | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont International University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 691 students)
Piedmont International University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 73.9% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.1% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Piedmont International University ($25,854.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Penn State Harrisburg ($15,119 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 133.7% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($6,410 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont International University than Penn State Harrisburg (84% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 43.1% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($8,882 vs. $6,206)
Piedmont International University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Piedmont International University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 145 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Piedmont International University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont International University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and Piedmont International University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Piedmont International University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $20,000 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $15,492 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($11,326 vs. $26,818)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($117 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/