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Overview |
Meredith | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Meredith | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Meredith College ($61,760.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Gettysburg College ($23,259 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 19% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,544 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 45% larger than aid received Meredith College ($43,239 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Meredith .
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Meredith vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Meredith College (85% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $40,000)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/