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YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College Husson University UNH Manchester Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University UTC| Piedmont College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #753 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 40% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| 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
- Piedmont College is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,478 students)
Piedmont College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Piedmont College ($41,586.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($18,792 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 29.2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($11,562 vs. $14,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Saint Joseph's College of Maine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 12.1% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($26,987 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 6 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Piedmont College (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $2,300 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/