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Overview |
Piedmont College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $275 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,167 students)
Piedmont College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Guilford College than Piedmont College ($40,400.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Guilford College ($18,792 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 11.6% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,562 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 28.5% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($30,922 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Piedmont College .
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Piedmont College (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $700 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,300)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $2,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $26,635)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($245 vs. $275)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/