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Overview |
Piedmont College | HSU | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,765 students)
Piedmont College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at HSU than Piedmont College ($30,694.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than HSU ($18,792 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 15.9% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($9,980 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 6% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($24,065 vs. $22,695)
Piedmont College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 35 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or HSU? 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 HSU and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Piedmont College (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $2,253 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($23,736 vs. $25,989)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/