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Overview |
Piedmont College | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $209 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or IU Southeast?
- Piedmont College is 298.3% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Piedmont College than Indiana University Southeast ($28,970.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Piedmont College ($8,264 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 5% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($11,012 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 231.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($24,065 vs. $7,262)
Piedmont College vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 40 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or IU Southeast? 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 IU Southeast and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Indiana University Southeast (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $2,700 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $3,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($20,261 vs. $23,736)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($209 vs. $245)
- More IU Southeast graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/