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Fayetteville State University Wingate University Greensboro College Mount Olive College VWC BAC Barton College Guilford College| Methodist University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Methodist | UNG | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Methodist | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Methodist | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
Methodist | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Methodist | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or UNG?
- Methodist University is 818.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at Methodist than University of North Georgia ($37,438.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Methodist ($11,721 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 7.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,950 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 234.8% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($25,361 vs. $7,574)
Methodist vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 58 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming UNG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UNG (69.6%)
Methodist vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or UNG? 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 UNG and Methodist.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $400 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,700)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/