- Piedmont University is a private school while Georgia State University (Georgia State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Piedmont University has more expensive tuition of $30,680 than Georgia State ($23,709).
- Piedmont University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.52% than Georgia State (69.85%).
- Georgia State has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than Piedmont University (1,100).
- Georgia State is larger with 36,516 students than Piedmont University (1,843 students).
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| #15 in Georgia | Rankings | #257 in National Universities #25 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Demorest, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Known as | Georgia State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,680 | Undergraduate | $8,478 Georgia residents $23,709 out-of-state |
| $11,940 | Graduate | $8,484 Georgia residents $23,982 out-of-state |
| $20,138 | Financial Aid | $9,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 59.52% | Acceptance Rate | 69.85% |
| 37.99% | Yield | 41.66% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,843 | Total Students | 36,516 |
| 1,245 | Undergraduate | 28,924 |
| 598 | Graduate | 7,592 |
| 572 | Online Enrollment | 4,715 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) $6,320 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,259) $10,646 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,242 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,322 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| 110 Full-time 223 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,222 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| 284 Full-time 249 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,757 Full-time 669 Part-time |
| $67,236 for Faculties $54,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,866 for Faculties $63,007 Part-time |