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YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College Wingate University GWU Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University Mars Hill University UTC| Piedmont College | Montreat College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 972 students)
Piedmont College vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Montreat College than Piedmont College ($30,250.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Montreat College ($18,792 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 8.4% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,670 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 37.4% larger than aid received Montreat College ($24,065 vs. $17,519)
Piedmont College vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 35 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Montreat College has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Montreat 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 Montreat College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Montreat College (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $100 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,900)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/