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Overview |
GS | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $30,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $21,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $23,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 2,066 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 1,918 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
GS | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
GS | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
GS | Piedmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,840 students)
GS vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Piedmont College?
- Piedmont College is 590.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($30,200.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Piedmont College than Georgia Southern University ($30,200.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Piedmont College ($16,957 vs. $21,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 11.9% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,993 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 193.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($23,701 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 94 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at GS (3.36)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Piedmont College (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,000)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $736 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,736)
- GS graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More GS 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/