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Overview |
Gordon | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $230 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Gordon | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Martin Methodist College | ||
| 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
- Gordon College is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 934 students)
Gordon vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Martin Methodist College?
- Martin Methodist College is 251.2% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Gordon than Martin Methodist College ($9,469.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Martin Methodist College ($8,185 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 7.6% lower than costs at Gordon College ($8,600 vs. $9,257)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Gordon College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Martin Methodist College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Gordon College ($9,039 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Gordon .
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
Gordon vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or Martin Methodist College? 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 Martin Methodist College and Gordon.
- Graduates from Martin Methodist College earn on average $800 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,315)
- Gordon graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($180 vs. $230)
- More Martin Methodist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/