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Overview |
Meredith | King College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Meredith | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Meredith | King College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Meredith | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | King College | ||
| 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 King College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,357 students)
Meredith vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or King College?
- Meredith College is 32.8% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Meredith than King College ($42,420.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Meredith ($22,626 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 25.9% lower than costs at Meredith College ($9,960 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 31.3% larger than aid received King College ($29,825 vs. $22,715)
Meredith vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 31 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at King College (3.46)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than King College (60.8%)
Meredith vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or King 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 King College and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than King College (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,000)
- King College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- King College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/