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Overview |
Columbus State | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $28,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $28,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $24,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,331 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Columbus State | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Piedmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,843 students)
Columbus State vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Piedmont College?
- Piedmont College is 562.8% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at Piedmont College than Columbus State University ($28,970.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Piedmont College ($12,902 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 4.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,562 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 163.1% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($24,065 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 34 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Columbus State vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Piedmont 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 Piedmont College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Columbus State University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,400)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $2,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,736 vs. $26,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Piedmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/