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Overview |
GWU | Methodist | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1063/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
GWU | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 37% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Methodist | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,811 students)
GWU vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Methodist than Gardner Webb University ($37,438.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Methodist ($22,339 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 19.1% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,770 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($25,361 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 22 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming GWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or Methodist? 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 Methodist and GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Methodist University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $3,200 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/