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Overview |
Methodist | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Methodist | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Methodist | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 22% |
Students |
Methodist | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or University of Charleston?
- Methodist University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Methodist than University of Charleston ($37,438.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Methodist ($21,308 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 25.8% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,200 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($25,361 vs. $22,422)
Methodist vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 39 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Methodist vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Methodist University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $1,500 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/