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Overview |
JU | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,957 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,050 | $30,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,050 | $30,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,745 | $21,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,701 | $23,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,879 | 2,066 | ||
| Admitted | 5,087 | 1,918 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $245 |
Diversity |
JU | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 10% |
Students |
JU | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 14% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (3,957 students vs. 1,840 students)
JU vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Piedmont College?
- Jacksonville University is 49.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $30,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at JU than Piedmont College ($45,050.00 vs. $30,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than JU ($21,599 vs. $25,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 34.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,300 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($35,701 vs. $23,701)
JU vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than JU (57.3%)
JU vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Jacksonville University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,000)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $1,115 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $23,736)
- JU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($233 vs. $245)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/