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Overview |
Hamline University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Hamline University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,587 students)
Hamline University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Meredith?
- Hamline University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Hamline University than Meredith College ($45,540.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Meredith ($23,021 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 11.9% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,213 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Meredith College ($33,013 vs. $29,825)
Hamline University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 91 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Hamline University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Meredith College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,000)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/