- Augusta University is a public school while Piedmont University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Piedmont University has more expensive tuition of $30,680 than Augusta University ($23,500).
- Piedmont University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.52% than Augusta University (74.59%).
- Piedmont University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Augusta University (1,100).
- Augusta University is larger with 9,140 students than Piedmont University (1,843 students).
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| #89 in National Universities #11 in Georgia | Rankings | #15 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Augusta, GA | Location | Demorest, GA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,122 Georgia residents $23,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $30,680 |
| $6,734 Georgia residents $20,002 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,940 |
| $7,589 | Financial Aid | $20,138 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 74.59% | Acceptance Rate | 59.52% |
| 48.48% | Yield | 37.99% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,140 | Total Students | 1,843 |
| 5,378 | Undergraduate | 1,245 |
| 3,762 | Graduate | 598 |
| 1,311 | Online Enrollment | 572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $70,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,228) $6,362 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) $6,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,636 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,242 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 959 Full-time 366 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 110 Full-time 223 Part-time |
| 5,090 Full-time 598 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 284 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| $79,150 for Faculties $58,501 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,236 for Faculties $54,524 Part-time |