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Overview |
Campbell University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Campbell University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Campbell University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbell University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 1,587 students)
Campbell University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Campbell University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $36,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Meredith than Campbell University ($42,420.00 vs. $36,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Campbell University ($23,259 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 10.5% lower than costs at Campbell University ($12,544 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Campbell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Meredith College ($33,425 vs. $29,825)
Campbell University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 29 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.52) as students at Meredith (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Campbell University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or Meredith? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Meredith and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Campbell University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $40,000)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/