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Overview |
Meredith | Capital University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Meredith | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Capital University?
- Meredith College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Meredith than Capital University ($42,420.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Capital University ($23,259 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 1.9% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,308 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Capital University ($29,825 vs. $28,469)
Meredith vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 97 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Meredith vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Meredith College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/