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YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College WKU Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University ODU UTC| Piedmont College | Brescia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 646 students)
Piedmont College vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Brescia University?
- Piedmont College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Piedmont College than Brescia University ($28,970.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Piedmont College ($16,127 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 9.7% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,540 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($24,180 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Brescia University (1003) is 8 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Brescia University (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $5,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($23,736 vs. $29,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Brescia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/