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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College JMU Liberty University RU ECU VWC| Meredith College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | BC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | BC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Meredith | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,421 students)
Meredith vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or BC?
- Meredith College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Meredith than Bridgewater College ($42,420.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Meredith ($19,332 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 10.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,544 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Meredith College ($34,142 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 2 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or BC? 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 BC and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is the same as at Bridgewater College (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/