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Overview |
Piedmont College | UNG | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $170 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or UNG?
- Piedmont College is 611.1% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at Piedmont College than University of North Georgia ($28,970.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Piedmont College ($11,721 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 3.4% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,562 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 217.7% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($24,065 vs. $7,574)
Piedmont College vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 18 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or UNG? 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 UNG and Piedmont College.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $3,100 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $7,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,736)
- UNG graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($170 vs. $245)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/