- Both Methodist University and Elon University are private.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Elon University has more expensive tuition of $44,536 than Methodist University ($39,664).
- Methodist University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.20% than Elon University (66.53%).
- Elon University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Methodist University (1,140).
- Elon University is larger with 7,123 students than Methodist University (1,811 students).
| Methodist University View More Rivals | Elon University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in North Carolina | Rankings | #6 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fayetteville, NC | Location | Elon, NC |
Methodist| Known as | | |
| Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,664 | Undergraduate | $44,536 |
| $43,365 | Graduate | $20,574 |
| $24,270 | Financial Aid | $15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 57.20% | Acceptance Rate | 66.53% |
| 19.14% | Yield | 24.57% |
| 1,140 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,811 | Total Students | 7,123 |
| 1,448 | Undergraduate | 6,337 |
| 363 | Graduate | 786 |
| 253 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 43% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,176) $6,402 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 average annual costs |
| ✔ (12 meals per week) $6,426 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 84 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 447 Full-time 135 Part-time |
| 384 Full-time 119 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $67,527 for Faculties $52,078 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time |