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Overview |
Central College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 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 | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Central College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Central College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 114.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at Meredith than Central College ($42,420.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Central College ($23,259 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 15.5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,860 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 171.2% larger than aid received Central College ($29,825 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 32 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.52) as students at Meredith (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Central College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Meredith College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/