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Overview |
Piedmont College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,358 students)
Piedmont College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Piedmont College ($34,500.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Emory and Henry College ($18,792 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 19.4% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,562 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($31,643 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 15 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Piedmont College (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/