Spelman College vs. Piedmont University

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  • Both Spelman College and Piedmont University are private.
  • Both schools are located in Georgia.
  • Piedmont University has more expensive tuition of $30,680 than Spelman College ($30,058).
  • Spelman College has tighter acceptance rate of 40.05% than Piedmont University (59.52%).
  • Spelman College is larger with 3,102 students than Piedmont University (1,843 students).
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#164 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#21 in Georgia
Rankings#15 in Georgia
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Atlanta, GALocationDemorest, GA
Known as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Baccalaureate College - Arts & SciencesCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$30,058Undergraduate$30,680
Graduate$11,940
$13,030Financial Aid$20,138
Admission
$40Application Fee$25
40.05%Acceptance Rate59.52%
16.40%Yield37.99%
Test Scores1,100 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
3,102Total Students1,843
3,102Undergraduate1,245
0Graduate598
729Online Enrollment572
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
74%Graduation Rate48%
14%Transfer-out Rate
89%Retention Rate68%
$50,700Average Earning after Graduation$43,400
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for UndergraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,401)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008)
$6,320 average annual costs
✔ (21 meals per week)Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$5,242 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
179 Full-time
67 Part-time
Number of Faculties110 Full-time
223 Part-time
559 Full-time
68 Part-time
Number of Staffs284 Full-time
249 Part-time
$78,811 for Faculties
$68,114 Part-time
Average Salary$67,236 for Faculties
$54,524 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023