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Overview |
Methodist | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Methodist | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Roanoke College?
- Methodist University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Methodist than Roanoke College ($37,438.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than Roanoke College ($28,129 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 19.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,828 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 42.6% larger than aid received Methodist University ($36,176 vs. $25,361)
Methodist vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 137 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Methodist University (69% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,700)
- Roanoke College and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Methodist graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/