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Overview |
Piedmont College | Methodist | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Methodist | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,811 students)
Piedmont College vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Methodist than Piedmont College ($37,438.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Methodist ($18,792 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 10.9% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,562 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($25,361 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 40 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Methodist University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University 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 Methodist graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/