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Overview |
Methodist | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,936 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,936 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,586 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,786 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,792 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Methodist | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,738 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,059 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1220 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Methodist | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Methodist | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
Methodist | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (1,770 students vs. 1,768 students)
Methodist vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or LGCNHS?
- Methodist University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Methodist than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($38,936.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than LGCNHS ($25,786 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 58.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,586 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 317.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($27,792 vs. $6,657)
Methodist vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Methodist .
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Methodist vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Methodist.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $7,600 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $43,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/