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AU Liberty University Campbell University NC State CSU Wingate University Salem College Clemson ECU Furman ASU UNC Chapel Hill| Meredith College | North Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 2,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $11,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $20,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $20,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 2,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Meredith | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Meredith | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | North Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Greenville University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or North Greenville University?
- Meredith College is 78.8% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Meredith than North Greenville University ($43,816.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Meredith ($20,264 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 12.6% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,470 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 56.2% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($32,095 vs. $20,544)
Meredith vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or North Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Greenville University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 80 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than North Greenville University (62.8%)
Meredith vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or North Greenville 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 North Greenville University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than North Greenville University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $6,500 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/