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Overview |
St. Mary's | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $117 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | Piedmont International University | ||
| 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
- St Mary's College of Maryland is larger than than Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (1,520 students vs. 691 students)
St. Mary's vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Piedmont International University?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.6% higher at St. Mary's than Piedmont International University ($28,192.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than St. Mary's ($15,119 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 120.7% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($6,410 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Piedmont International University (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 65.4% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($10,265 vs. $6,206)
St. Mary's vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 247 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
St. Mary's vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's or Piedmont International University? 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 Piedmont International University and St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Piedmont International University (79% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $16,200 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $9,044 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($11,326 vs. $20,370)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($117 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/