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Overview |
Meredith | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Meredith | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/25 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Meredith College is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 424 students)
Meredith vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Meredith College is 206.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at Meredith than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($42,420.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Meredith ($15,897 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 3.5% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($12,544 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 222.7% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($29,825 vs. $9,241)
Meredith vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 120 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $15,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Meredith graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/