C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
65/100 · earnings-weighted

Methodist College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Peoria, Illinois 61615
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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 75%
Outcomes
C+
58/100
Affordability
F
27/100
Resources
B+
74/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
C+
52/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

391
Total Enrollment
75%
Graduation Rate
0%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
31%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Methodist College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$69,800
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$64,709
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$31,250
Median debt at graduation
20%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
51.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 78th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Methodist College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,809$75,989-15%#862 of 966#936$34,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Methodist College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $258,298
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,642/mo — vs ~$960/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 61605 (15.7% cap, Peoria)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $16,248 $16,248
Room $8,640
Total Cost (On-Campus) $47,550 $47,550

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
100%
Receive Pell Grants
100%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

391
Total Students
91%
Women
35%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 3%
Black 20%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 48%
Hybrid (Some Online) 41%
Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 35%
25-64 (Adult) 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Methodist College?
Methodist College has an acceptance rate of 31%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Methodist College?
Tuition at Methodist College is $16,248 for in-state students and $16,248 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Methodist College?
The graduation rate at Methodist College is 75%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Methodist College a good school?
Methodist College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Methodist College?
Methodist College has a total enrollment of 391 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology