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Overview |
Methodist | SU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,936 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,936 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,586 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,786 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,792 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,738 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 2,059 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1220 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Methodist | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Methodist | SU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 13% |
Students |
Methodist | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,768 students)
Methodist vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or SU?
- Methodist University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Methodist than Shenandoah University ($38,936.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than SU ($25,786 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 15.1% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,800 vs. $13,586)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,792 vs. $24,100)
Methodist vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 50 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Methodist (75.2%)
Methodist vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or SU? 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 SU and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Methodist University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,700)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/