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YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College Peace College AU Wingate University Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University Ferrum College UTC| Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,200 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,200 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,599 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,701 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,066 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,918 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.8% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $234 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,345 students)
Piedmont College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $30,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Piedmont College ($34,936.00 vs. $30,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Piedmont College ($19,111 vs. $21,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 4% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($12,300 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($29,177 vs. $23,701)
Piedmont College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Piedmont College (995) is 117 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (77.9%)
Piedmont College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (46% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,018 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $23,736)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($234 vs. $245)
- More Piedmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/