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Mason Mount Saint Mary College SU VCU Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Mary Washington College Liberty University ECU Old Dominion| Meredith College | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Meredith | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Marymount 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Marymount University?
- Meredith College is 18% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Meredith than Marymount University ($42,420.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Marymount University ($23,259 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 25.1% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,544 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Marymount University ($29,825 vs. $26,190)
Meredith vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 37 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Marymount University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $40,000)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/