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Overview |
Piedmont College | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $10,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $13,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $24,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,298 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1033/1210 | ||
| 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 | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 94% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 660 students)
Piedmont College vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Wesleyan College?
- Piedmont College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Piedmont College than Wesleyan College ($28,970.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Piedmont College ($13,900 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 5.1% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,996 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($24,800 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or Piedmont College .
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or 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 Wesleyan College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Piedmont College (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,100)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $1,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $25,500)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Piedmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/