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Overview |
Methodist | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 60% |
Admission |
Methodist | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Methodist | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Methodist | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Methodist | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or UNC Charlotte?
- Methodist University is 882.1% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Methodist than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($37,438.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Methodist ($13,951 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,828 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 220.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($25,361 vs. $7,907)
Methodist vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 138 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming UNC Charlotte students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than Methodist University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $4,900 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,700)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/