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Overview |
Meredith | Corban University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | corban.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Corban University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $34,699 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $34,699 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $10,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $26,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $22,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Meredith | Corban University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 1,665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 34.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1003/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Corban University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Corban University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Corban University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Meredith | Corban University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Corban 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Corban University based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 963 students)
Meredith vs. Corban University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Corban University?
- Meredith College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Corban University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $34,699.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Meredith than Corban University ($42,420.00 vs. $34,699.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Corban University ($23,259 vs. $26,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Corban University are 17.4% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,688 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Corban University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Corban University ($29,825 vs. $22,536)
Meredith vs. Corban University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Corban University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Corban University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Corban University (1066) is 30 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Corban University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Corban University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Corban University (34.8%)
Meredith vs. Corban University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Corban 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 Corban University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Corban University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates of Meredith College and Corban University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,000 vs. $40,000)
- Corban University and Meredith graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Corban University and Meredith graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Corban University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/