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Overview |
Dillard University | Methodist | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,280 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,280 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,949 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,651 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Dillard University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,052 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 4,036 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1176 | 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 |
Dillard University | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Dillard University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Dillard 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 Dillard University based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,224 students)
Dillard University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 104.8% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at Methodist than Dillard University ($37,438.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dillard University than Methodist ($18,949 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dillard University are 19.6% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,730 vs. $12,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University as Methodist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 73.1% larger than aid received Dillard University ($25,361 vs. $14,651)
Dillard University vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 67 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming Methodist students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Dillard University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard 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 Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than Dillard University (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $35,400)
- Methodist University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,000)
- Methodist graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/