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Overview |
Piedmont College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $266 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Piedmont College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at St. Ambrose University than Piedmont College ($34,290.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than St. Ambrose University ($18,792 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 3.7% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,562 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($25,476 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 55 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Piedmont College (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $2,028 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,736 vs. $25,764)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/