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70.2%Acceptance
$38,480Tuition
1,026Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$55,646Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$38,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,480
Average Net Price
$27,310
Students Receiving Financial Aid
39.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,356
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,323
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,836
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
56.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
48.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
39.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $24,537
$30,001 – $48,000 $26,844
$48,001 – $75,000 $24,641
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,101
$110,001+ $31,218

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $27,310 annually after aid, not the $50,836 sticker price. Lower-income families ($0-30K) pay about $24,537 per year, while those earning over $110K pay $31,218. Over four years, expect total costs between $98,000 and $125,000 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $25,000 in debt, creating monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $55,646 ten years out, loan payments represent about 5.7% of gross income. The 56.87% loan repayment rate suggests many struggle with these obligations. Only 39.46% of students receive federal aid, indicating this Methodist college serves more middle-class families than typical private schools.

The best financial deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for substantial need-based aid. Students from wealthy families pay the most while those in the middle-income sweet spot around $48-75K get competitive net prices of $24,641.

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