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Overview |
Meredith | Methodist | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Meredith | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Meredith | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Methodist?
- Meredith College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Meredith than Methodist University ($42,420.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Methodist ($23,259 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 2.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,544 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Methodist University ($29,825 vs. $25,361)
Meredith vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 81 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Methodist University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/