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Overview |
Piedmont College | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $144 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Cumberland 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
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Cumberland College?
- Piedmont College is 193.4% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.4% higher at Piedmont College than University of the Cumberlands ($28,970.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Piedmont College ($14,337 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 24.3% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($9,300 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 145% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($24,065 vs. $9,822)
Piedmont College vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 27 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Cumberland 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 Cumberland College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than University of the Cumberlands (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $9,780 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($13,956 vs. $23,736)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($144 vs. $245)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/