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YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College Missouri State University-Springfield Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University UTC Missouri Southern| Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $218 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Southwest Baptist 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Southwest Baptist University?
- Piedmont College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Piedmont College than Southwest Baptist University ($28,970.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Southwest Baptist University ($18,792 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 39.5% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($8,290 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 32.6% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($24,065 vs. $18,146)
Piedmont College vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 63 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Piedmont College (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $2,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($21,087 vs. $23,736)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($218 vs. $245)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/