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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College Campbell University| Meredith College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Meredith | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Meredith | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Longwood University?
- Meredith College is 384.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at Meredith than Longwood University ($42,420.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Meredith ($21,772 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 14.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,544 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 188.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($29,825 vs. $10,332)
Meredith vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 51 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Meredith College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,000)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/