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Overview |
Piedmont College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,366 students)
Piedmont College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Waynesburg College?
- Piedmont College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Piedmont College than Waynesburg University ($28,970.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Waynesburg College ($18,792 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 4.8% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,562 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($24,065 vs. $17,464)
Piedmont College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 24 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Piedmont College (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $27,000)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/