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UVM Castleton State College Middlebury Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW| Meredith College | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Meredith College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,399 students)
Meredith vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than Meredith College ($47,640.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Saint Michael's College ($23,259 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 19.5% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,544 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 24.6% larger than aid received Meredith College ($37,162 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Meredith .
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Meredith College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/