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Overview |
Methodist | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Methodist | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Methodist | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Alvernia University than Methodist University ($39,100.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Methodist ($27,091 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 9.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,828 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Methodist University ($25,757 vs. $25,361)
Methodist vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 43 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Methodist vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Methodist University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,700)
- Alvernia University and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and Methodist graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/