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Overview |
Piedmont College | Greenville University | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Greenville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | greenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $29,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $29,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $20,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $22,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,275 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 809/1209 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $23,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $238 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 17% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,088 students)
Piedmont College vs. Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Greenville University?
- Greenville University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Greenville University than Piedmont College ($29,998.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Greenville University ($18,792 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 20.3% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($9,614 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 6.2% larger than aid received Greenville University ($24,065 vs. $22,664)
Piedmont College vs. Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greenville University or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Greenville University (1022) is 27 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Greenville 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 Greenville University and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Piedmont College (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $700 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $636 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($23,100 vs. $23,736)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($238 vs. $245)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/