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Fayetteville, NC · Mount Olive, NC
| Methodist University | University of Mount Olive | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,704/yr | $18,853/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,371/yr | $18,227/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,209 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,073/yr | $16,066/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,328/yr | $20,923/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,698/yr | $15,250/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,453/yr | $21,498/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $288/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,250/yr | $12,040/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,500/yr | $6,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,350/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,650/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,796/yr | $38,569/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,250/yr | $27,366/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,250/yr | $27,366/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 45% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 69% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 75% | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1080–1250 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1182 | 1050 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–27 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–26 · Math 20–25 | English 16–22 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,738 | 1,748 |
| Students accepted | 2,059 | 1,359 |
| Students who enrolled | 344 | 277 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | 13% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 44% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,050/yr | $47,139/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,466–$69,193 | $32,008–$66,777 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 40% | 60% |
| White students graduating | 46% | 61% |
| Black students graduating | 29% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 64% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,540/yr | $43,026/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 34% |
| Pell students who graduate | 30% | 27% |
| First-gen students who finish | 27% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 24% | 39% |
| Students who transfer out | 39% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,007/yr | $47,331/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 14% · Psychology 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Education 12% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 14% of degrees | Education — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $113,608/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $81,493/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 7.6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,448 | 1,796 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 355 | 165 |
| Average professor pay | $8,728/mo | $7,025/mo |
| Full-time professors | 62% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $38,888 | $30,172 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Mount Olive, NC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1956 | 1951 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Men | 57% | 34% |
| Women | 43% | 66% |
| White students | 44% | 51% |
| Black students | 20% | 26% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 10% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 12% | 1.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 32% | 43% |
| Part-time students | 6.8% | 29% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 45% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,574/yr | $3,971/yr |
| Endowment | $48.2M | $50.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,176 | 697 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,900/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,686/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 12 meals/week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Original Free Will Baptist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 582 | 117 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $5.1M |
| Athletics budget | $4.1M | $10.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.1M | $10.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $83,344 | $27,102 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.