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YHC Georgia College UT Martin KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College Union University Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University UTC| Piedmont College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,200 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,200 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,599 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,701 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,066 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 1,918 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 625/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Piedmont College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $292 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 1,840 students)
Piedmont College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Bethel?
- Piedmont College is 79% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($30,200.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Piedmont College than Bethel University ($30,200.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Piedmont College ($20,606 vs. $21,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 16.7% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,537 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Bethel University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 127.4% larger than aid received Bethel University ($23,701 vs. $10,423)
Piedmont College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 67 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Piedmont College (92.8%)
Piedmont College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Bethel University (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $4,514 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($23,736 vs. $28,250)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($245 vs. $292)
- More Piedmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/