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Overview |
Piedmont College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,200 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,200 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,599 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,701 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,066 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,918 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Piedmont College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 1,840 students)
Piedmont College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or USC Aiken?
- Piedmont College is 190.4% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($30,200.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Piedmont College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($30,200.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Piedmont College ($11,697 vs. $21,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 40.8% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($8,736 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 144.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($23,701 vs. $9,701)
Piedmont College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 19 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than USC Aiken (79.7%)
Piedmont College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $1,400 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,600)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $2,264 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($23,736 vs. $26,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/