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Overview |
Sierra Nevada University | Methodist | ||
| Location | Incline Village, NV | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 631 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sierranevada.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sierra Nevada University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,319 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,319 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,825 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Sierra Nevada University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | 1063/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Sierra Nevada University | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sierra Nevada University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sierra Nevada University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
Sierra Nevada University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Sierra Nevada University | Methodist | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Methodist University is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 631 students)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sierra Nevada University or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Methodist than Sierra Nevada University ($37,438.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 7.8% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($12,828 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Sierra Nevada University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($25,361 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sierra Nevada University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Sierra Nevada University .
- The average SAT score at Sierra Nevada University (1012) is 57 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sierra Nevada University 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 Sierra Nevada University.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than Sierra Nevada University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $100 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Sierra Nevada University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/