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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Piedmont College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | VSU | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 10,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #967 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,200 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,200 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,599 | $11,532 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,701 | $9,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,066 | 4,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,918 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (10,151 students vs. 1,840 students)
Piedmont College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or VSU?
- Piedmont College is 590.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($30,200.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at Piedmont College than Valdosta State University ($30,200.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Piedmont College ($11,532 vs. $21,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 37.9% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($8,922 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 139.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($23,701 vs. $9,914)
Piedmont College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 2 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than VSU (83.5%)
Piedmont College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or VSU? 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 VSU and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Valdosta State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,300)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,736 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Piedmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/