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Overview |
Piedmont College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,200 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,200 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,599 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,701 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,066 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,918 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $245 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,840 students)
Piedmont College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Eastern?
- Piedmont College is 207.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($30,200.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Piedmont College than Eastern Kentucky University ($30,200.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Piedmont College ($10,852 vs. $21,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 4.8% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($11,735 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 106.8% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($23,701 vs. $11,460)
Piedmont College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 33 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Piedmont College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $41 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $23,736)
- Eastern Kentucky University and Piedmont College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($245 vs. $245)
- More Eastern 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/