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Overview |
Methodist | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,936 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,936 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,586 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,786 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,792 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,738 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,059 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1220 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Methodist | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Methodist | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Methodist | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,768 students)
Methodist vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or UVa-Wise?
- Methodist University is 544.6% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Methodist than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($38,936.00 vs. $26,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Methodist ($10,409 vs. $25,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 8.4% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,535 vs. $13,586)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University as The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 102.8% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($27,792 vs. $13,702)
Methodist vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 13 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Methodist students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Methodist (75.2%)
Methodist vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is the same as at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $1,600 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/