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Overview |
Methodist | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Methodist | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Methodist | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Methodist | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Methodist | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or USC Beaufort?
- Methodist University is 261.9% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Methodist than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($37,438.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Methodist ($16,113 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 47.1% lower than costs at Methodist University ($8,722 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than University of South Carolina Beaufort (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 200.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($25,361 vs. $8,452)
Methodist vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Methodist University (955) is 28 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Methodist students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $7,000 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $2,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($24,474 vs. $27,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/