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USC Beaufort ASU Lander University LSUS Winthrop University UofSC Limestone University Newberry College University of South Carolina-Upstate AASU Francis Marion University ECU| University of South Carolina Aiken | Martin Methodist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USC Aiken | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
USC Aiken | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 934 students)
USC Aiken vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or Martin Methodist College?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.7% higher at USC Aiken than Martin Methodist College ($20,856.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Martin Methodist College ($11,872 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 2.7% lower than costs at Martin Methodist College ($8,376 vs. $8,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 9.4% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($9,891 vs. $9,039)
USC Aiken vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or USC Aiken .
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Martin Methodist College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
USC Aiken vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken or Martin Methodist College? 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 Martin Methodist College and USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $4,700 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,315 vs. $26,000)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/