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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP YHC CNU TU| Piedmont College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | SU | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Piedmont College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at SU than Piedmont College ($33,790.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than SU ($18,792 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 3% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($11,230 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,065 vs. $23,467)
Piedmont College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 10 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or SU? 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 SU and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Shenandoah University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah 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 $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,736 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/