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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $28,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $28,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $24,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,331 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $245 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Piedmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,843 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Piedmont College?
- Piedmont College is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Piedmont College than Tuskegee University ($28,970.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Tuskegee University ($18,792 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 17.5% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($9,844 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 280.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($24,065 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 40 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Piedmont 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 Piedmont College and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Tuskegee University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $100 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,900)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $8,386 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,736 vs. $32,122)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($245 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/