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ETSU YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College Carson-Newman College Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University UTC CU| Piedmont College | Tusculum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Piedmont College is larger than than Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,303 students)
Piedmont College vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Tusculum College?
- Piedmont College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Piedmont College than Tusculum College ($28,970.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Tusculum College ($18,792 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 15.1% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,042 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($24,065 vs. $22,630)
Piedmont College vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 35 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Tusculum College (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $900 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/