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Overview |
Methodist | UNCG | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Methodist | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Methodist | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Methodist | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Methodist | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | UNCG | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or UNCG?
- Methodist University is 746.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Methodist than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($37,438.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Methodist ($10,979 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 29.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($9,924 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 207.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($25,361 vs. $8,257)
Methodist vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 80 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Methodist University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $4,600 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/