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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Campbell University Clemson NC State AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Wingate University| Meredith College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | CSU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Meredith | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Meredith | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or CSU?
- Meredith College is 43.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Meredith than Charleston Southern University ($42,420.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Meredith ($17,536 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 11.5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,250 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($29,825 vs. $26,417)
Meredith vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 6 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or CSU? 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 CSU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Charleston Southern University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,800)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/