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Overview |
Meredith | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Meredith | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Meredith | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Eastern University?
- Meredith College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Meredith than Eastern University ($42,420.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Eastern University ($23,259 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 1% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,424 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Eastern University ($29,825 vs. $25,542)
Meredith vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 10 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Meredith vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Meredith College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Meredith graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/