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Overview |
Piedmont College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $34,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $280 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 14% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Texas is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (1,863 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Concordia University-Texas?
- Concordia University Texas is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Piedmont College ($34,700.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Concordia University-Texas ($18,792 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 18.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($11,562 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 2.2% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($24,594 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 3 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Concordia University-Texas? 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 Concordia University-Texas and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Concordia University Texas (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $5,100 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $3,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,174)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($245 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/