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Overview |
Methodist | Coker | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Methodist | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Methodist | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Coker | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,160 students)
Methodist vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Coker?
- Methodist University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Methodist than Coker College ($37,438.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Methodist ($19,345 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 29.7% lower than costs at Methodist University ($9,892 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Methodist University ($25,519 vs. $25,361)
Methodist vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 5 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Methodist students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or Coker? 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 Coker and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Methodist University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $35,600)
- Methodist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Methodist graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/