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Overview |
Meredith | ETSU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Meredith | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or ETSU?
- Meredith College is 449.3% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.8% higher at Meredith than East Tennessee State University ($42,420.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Meredith ($14,350 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($9,613 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 241.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($29,825 vs. $8,739)
Meredith vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 32 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than East Tennessee State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates of Meredith College and ETSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,000 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU 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/