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Overview |
KSU | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $28,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $28,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $24,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,331 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $245 |
Diversity |
KSU | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 28% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
KSU | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 14% | ||
Campus |
KSU | 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
- Piedmont College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Piedmont College?
- Piedmont College is 610.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Piedmont College than Kennesaw State University ($28,970.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Piedmont College ($15,451 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($11,467 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 366.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($24,065 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Kennesaw State University (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/