| Piedmont vs. Emory |
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|---|---|---|
#20 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #26 in National Universities #98 in World University Rankings #1 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$30,680 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,774 |
| cheaper$11,940 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$47,722 |
| Less$20,138 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$45,148 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,500 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier64.35% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.35% |
| Lower20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.80% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,843 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,841 |
| Smaller1,245 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,101 |
| Smaller598 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,740 |
| Larger572 | Online Student Population | Smaller483 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,242) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,346) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 333 | Number of faculties | 2,568 |
| Lower$68,552 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$137,843 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.