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YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Emmanuel College Tennessee Tech Mars Hill University Toccoa Falls College Reinhardt University UTC| Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $193 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,052 students)
Piedmont College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Piedmont College is 11% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Piedmont College than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($28,970.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Piedmont College ($13,591 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 34.4% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($8,600 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($24,065 vs. $22,442)
Piedmont College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 24 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Piedmont College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Tennessee 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,736)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($193 vs. $245)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/