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YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University UTC| Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $139 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 232 students)
Piedmont College vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Appalachian Bible College?
- Piedmont College is 90.3% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Piedmont College than Appalachian Bible College ($28,970.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Piedmont College ($15,106 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 35.1% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($8,560 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 85.2% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($24,065 vs. $12,996)
Piedmont College vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 17 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Appalachian Bible 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 Appalachian Bible College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Appalachian Bible College (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $10,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,736)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($139 vs. $245)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/