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Overview |
Methodist College of Nursing | WMU | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 456 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcon.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist College of Nursing | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,248 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,248 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,578 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,611 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
Methodist College of Nursing | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 18 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1160 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Methodist College of Nursing | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist College of Nursing | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $275 |
Diversity |
Methodist College of Nursing | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Methodist College of Nursing | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Methodist College of Nursing | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Methodist College of Nursing based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 456 students)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist College of Nursing or WMU?
- Methodist College of Nursing is 11.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($16,248.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at WMU than Methodist College of Nursing ($18,154.00 vs. $16,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Methodist College of Nursing ($20,030 vs. $35,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 55.6% lower than costs at Methodist College of Nursing ($11,102 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Methodist College of Nursing (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Methodist College of Nursing ($6,813 vs. $6,611)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist College of Nursing or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Methodist College of Nursing .
- The average SAT score at Methodist College of Nursing (1030) is the same at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Methodist College of Nursing students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Methodist College of Nursing (2.95)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Methodist College of Nursing (33.3%)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist College of Nursing or WMU? 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 WMU and Methodist College of Nursing.
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $4,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist College of Nursing graduates. ($26,633 vs. $31,250)
- WMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist College of Nursing graduates. ($275 vs. $323)
- More Methodist College of Nursing graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/