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Overview |
Methodist | RU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Methodist | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Methodist | RU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Methodist | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or RU?
- Methodist University is 359% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Methodist than Radford University ($37,438.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Methodist ($17,105 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 21.4% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,567 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 160.6% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,361 vs. $9,733)
Methodist vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Methodist .
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or RU? 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 RU and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Methodist University (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU 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/