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Overview |
GS | Methodist | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #709 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $38,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $38,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $25,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $27,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 2,738 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 2,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 1110/1220 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
GS | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,768 students)
GS vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 790.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at Methodist than Georgia Southern University ($38,936.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Methodist ($16,957 vs. $25,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 23.6% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,993 vs. $13,586)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 244.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($27,792 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 134 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Methodist (75.2%)
GS vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Methodist University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More GS 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/