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CU Penn State Erie-Behrend College| La Roche College | Martin Methodist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
LRC | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
LRC | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
LRC | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LRC | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Roche College is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 934 students)
LRC vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Martin Methodist College?
- La Roche College is 248.2% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.2% higher at LRC than Martin Methodist College ($31,334.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than LRC ($16,762 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 49.8% lower than costs at La Roche College ($8,600 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 131.8% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($20,948 vs. $9,039)
LRC vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC 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 LRC .
- Accepted freshman LRC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
LRC vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Martin Methodist College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($22,315 vs. $26,000)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/