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George Fox University Pacific Campbell University OSU NC State Wingate University Salem College UO Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill| Meredith College | Linfield University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Linfield | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1050/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 13% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Linfield than Meredith College ($46,700.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Linfield ($23,259 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 8.4% lower than costs at Linfield University ($12,544 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Linfield University ($29,825 vs. $29,744)
Meredith vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 25 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Meredith College (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $40,000)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/