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Overview |
PUC | Methodist | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PUC | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1063/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
PUC | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
PUC | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
PUC | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 37% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Methodist than Pacific Union College ($37,438.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Methodist ($21,841 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 38.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($9,273 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($25,361 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 29 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming PUC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Methodist? 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 Methodist and PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Methodist University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,700)
- Methodist University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- Methodist graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More PUC 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/