- Both Methodist University and Meredith College are private.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Meredith College has more expensive tuition of $43,936 than Methodist University ($39,664).
- Methodist University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.20% than Meredith College (68.91%).
- Meredith College has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than Methodist University (1,140).
- Methodist University is larger with 1,811 students than Meredith College (1,587 students).
| Methodist University View More Rivals | Meredith College View More Rivals | |
| #11 in North Carolina | Rankings | #185 in Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fayetteville, NC | Location | Raleigh, NC |
Methodist| Known as | Meredith | Meridith |
| Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,664 | Undergraduate | $43,936 |
| $43,365 | Graduate | $13,619 |
| $24,270 | Financial Aid | $29,127 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 57.20% | Acceptance Rate | 68.91% |
| 19.14% | Yield | 33.00% |
| 1,140 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,811 | Total Students | 1,587 |
| 1,448 | Undergraduate | 1,322 |
| 363 | Graduate | 265 |
| 253 | Online Enrollment | 17 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 43% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| 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: 1,150) |
| ✔ (12 meals per week) $6,426 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 84 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 130 Full-time 76 Part-time |
| 384 Full-time 119 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 405 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| $67,527 for Faculties $52,078 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,645 for Faculties $53,688 Part-time |