- University of West Georgia is a public school while Piedmont University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Piedmont University has more expensive tuition of $30,680 than University of West Georgia ($17,024).
- University of West Georgia has tighter acceptance rate of 58.62% than Piedmont University (59.52%).
- Piedmont University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than University of West Georgia (1,030).
- University of West Georgia is larger with 11,893 students than Piedmont University (1,843 students).
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| #300 in National Universities #31 in Georgia | Rankings | #15 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Carrollton, GA | Location | Demorest, GA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,971 Georgia residents $17,024 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $30,680 |
| $5,938 Georgia residents $18,430 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,940 |
| $6,977 | Financial Aid | $20,138 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 58.62% | Acceptance Rate | 59.52% |
| 48.30% | Yield | 37.99% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,893 | Total Students | 1,843 |
| 8,666 | Undergraduate | 1,245 |
| 3,227 | Graduate | 598 |
| 4,937 | Online Enrollment | 572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) $6,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) $6,320 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,242 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 486 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 110 Full-time 223 Part-time |
| 1,438 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 284 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| $66,985 for Faculties $52,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,236 for Faculties $54,524 Part-time |