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Overview |
Georgia State | Methodist | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Georgia State | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Methodist | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 1,811 students)
Georgia State vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 423% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Methodist than Georgia State University ($37,438.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Methodist ($17,589 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 7.7% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($12,828 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Georgia State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 119.3% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($25,361 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 101 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Methodist University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,700)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/