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Overview |
Methodist | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,936 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,936 | $24,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,586 | $13,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,786 | $11,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,792 | $12,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Methodist | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,738 | 1,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,059 | 471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 46.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1220 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Methodist | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Methodist | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | UNCSA | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,768 students vs. 1,074 students)
Methodist vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or UNCSA?
- Methodist University is 499.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Methodist than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($38,936.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Methodist ($11,163 vs. $25,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 1.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($13,410 vs. $13,586)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 119.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($27,792 vs. $12,649)
Methodist vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 153 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
Methodist vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Methodist University (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $4,600 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Methodist graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA 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/