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Overview |
Meredith | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Meredith | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Meredith | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Meredith | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Carlow University?
- Meredith College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Meredith than Carlow University ($42,420.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Meredith ($17,437 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 3.7% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,544 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Carlow University ($29,825 vs. $26,713)
Meredith vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 64 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Carlow University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow 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/