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Overview |
Methodist | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Methodist | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Methodist | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Methodist | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Augusta University?
- Methodist University is 443.2% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Methodist than Augusta University ($37,438.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Methodist ($13,572 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 28.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($9,998 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Augusta University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 181.9% larger than aid received Augusta University ($25,361 vs. $8,995)
Methodist vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 90 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Methodist.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $43,700)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/