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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason YHC Georgia College Elon| Piedmont College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,826 students)
Piedmont College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Roanoke College than Piedmont College ($33,510.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Roanoke College ($18,792 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 32.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,562 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 50.3% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($36,176 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 97 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Piedmont College (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/