Methodist College
Peoria, IL 61615
About Methodist College
Methodist College is a private research university in Peoria, Illinois, enrolling about 245 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 38.89% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $69,800 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Methodist College charges 39% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($18,008).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is 36% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 20.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $69,800.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Methodist College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 318% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist College | $18,008 | $41,787 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Methodist College really?
Key findings
- Methodist College charges 39% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($18,008).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is 36% above.
Methodist College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $18,008
Finding Methodist College charges 39% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $18,008. That is 39% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Illinois median ($13,248), sticker tuition is 36% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 51% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Methodist College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Methodist College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Methodist College is $41,787.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $41,787 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $34,388 above the Illinois median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $23,739 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Methodist College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Methodist College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Methodist College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$18,008
Avg. net price
$41,787
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $75,001–$110,000 | $41,787 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $72,032. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Methodist College is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse181
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide45
- Medical/Clinical Assistant8
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management5
- Social Work3
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Methodist College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Methodist College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Methodist College.
Campus
Location
Peoria, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 61615
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is about 2.3× the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Size
Enrollment
245
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 361
- Graduate
- 22
- Full-time share
- 54%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$31,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 51.07%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Methodist College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Methodist College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Methodist College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,030 | $17,030 | $29,545 |
| 2014 | $19,600 | $19,600 | $26,966 |
| 2015 | $20,140 | $20,140 | $28,160 |
| 2016 | $20,710 | $20,710 | $30,712 |
| 2017 | $20,750 | $20,750 | $27,357 |
| 2018 | $20,750 | $20,750 | $30,592 |
| 2019 | $17,560 | $17,560 | $35,862 |
| 2020 | $17,988 | $17,988 | $25,714 |
| 2021 | $18,008 | $18,008 | $28,547 |
| 2022 | $18,008 | $18,008 | $31,652 |
| 2023 | $18,008 | $18,008 | $14,867 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Methodist College reported total enrollment of about 245 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 10% male and 90% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.0%), Black or African American (24.5%), and Two or More Races (4.9%). About 51.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Methodist College in 2024 is 245 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 361 students. Graduate enrollment is about 22 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
20.00% 100% Completion Time
20.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.00% of students graduating from Methodist College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 0% male / 100% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Methodist College graduates earn a median of $69,800 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Methodist College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $69,800. Median federal loan debt: $31,250. Average net price used in cost models: $41,787.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Methodist College graduates report median earnings of $69,800 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Methodist College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 8 programs by IPEDS completions (9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Methodist College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Methodist College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Methodist College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$2.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Illinois median 0.10× the median ($28.5M)
- Great Lakes median 0.09× the median ($31.8M)
- U.S. median 0.10× the median ($26.4M)
- Illinois median 0.42× the median ($15,173)
- Great Lakes median 0.38× the median ($16,690)
- U.S. median 0.53× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 58.3%
- Illinois median 7.5 pp above median (50.8%)
- Great Lakes median 0.3 pp above median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 0.4 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,350
- Illinois median 0.74× the median ($8,563)
- Great Lakes median 0.79× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 0.83× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,799
- Illinois median 2.1× the median ($7,575)
- Great Lakes median 2.1× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 2.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Methodist College at a glance
Methodist College
Methodist College is a private non-profit institution in Peoria, IL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideMedical/Clinical Assistant
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian62.0%Black or African American24.5%Two or More Races4.9%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Methodist College
Other campuses in Peoria, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Methodist College located?
Methodist College is located in Peoria, IL.
What is Methodist College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Methodist College is 38.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 45 applicants and 14 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Methodist College's tuition?
Methodist College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $18,008 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $41,787 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Methodist College cost?
Reported tuition is $18,008 and average net price is $41,787 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,280 annually.
What explains Methodist College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($41,787), completion (20.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($69,800). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Methodist College?
Methodist College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 361 students, White (62.0%), Black or African American (24.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Methodist College?
About 34.8% of students at Methodist College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Methodist College earn?
Median earnings are $64,709 six years after entry and $69,800 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Methodist College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Methodist College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $31,250.
Is Methodist College public or private?
Methodist College is a private nonprofit institution located in Peoria, IL.
Is Methodist College an HBCU?
No. Methodist College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.