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CofC PC Coastal Carolina Fayetteville State University Wingate University GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University| Methodist University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Methodist | CSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Methodist | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Methodist | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Methodist | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or CSU?
- Methodist University is 27% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Methodist than Charleston Southern University ($37,438.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Methodist ($17,536 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 14% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,250 vs. $12,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Methodist University ($26,417 vs. $25,361)
Methodist vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 75 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or CSU? 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 CSU and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than Charleston Southern University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $3,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Methodist graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/