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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Piedmont College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Longwood University?
- Piedmont College is 231% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Piedmont College than Longwood University ($28,970.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Longwood University ($18,792 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 23.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,562 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 132.9% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,065 vs. $10,332)
Piedmont College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 10 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Piedmont College (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,736 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/