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YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College UVA Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University Roanoke College UTC| Piedmont College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | SVU | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $244 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,053 students)
Piedmont College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or SVU?
- Piedmont College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Piedmont College than Southern Virginia University ($28,970.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than SVU ($18,792 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 26.4% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($9,150 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 193.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($24,065 vs. $8,188)
Piedmont College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 46 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or SVU? 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 SVU and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Southern Virginia University (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $400 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $23,736)
- SVU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($244 vs. $245)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/