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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Campbell University Mason NC State YCP CNU| Meredith College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | SU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Meredith | SU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Meredith | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or SU?
- Meredith College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Meredith than Shenandoah University ($42,420.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than SU ($23,259 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 11.7% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,230 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($29,825 vs. $23,467)
Meredith vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 31 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or SU? 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 SU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Shenandoah University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,000)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/