- University of North Georgia (UNG) 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 UNG ($15,441).
- Piedmont University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.52% than UNG (78.07%).
- Piedmont University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than UNG (1,080).
- UNG is larger with 18,029 students than Piedmont University (1,843 students).
University of North Georgia View More Rivals | Piedmont University View More Rivals | |
| #22 in Georgia | Rankings | #15 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dahlonega, GA | Location | Demorest, GA |
UNG| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,009 Georgia residents $15,441 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $30,680 |
| $5,556 Georgia residents $17,904 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,940 |
| $6,479 | Financial Aid | $20,138 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 78.07% | Acceptance Rate | 59.52% |
| 49.96% | Yield | 37.99% |
| 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,029 | Total Students | 1,843 |
| 17,240 | Undergraduate | 1,245 |
| 789 | Graduate | 598 |
| 3,015 | Online Enrollment | 572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $46,200 | 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: 2,778) $6,440 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 | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 724 Full-time 259 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 110 Full-time 223 Part-time |
| 1,754 Full-time 376 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 284 Full-time 249 Part-time |
| $62,862 for Faculties $53,263 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,236 for Faculties $54,524 Part-time |