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Overview |
Meredith | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Meredith | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Shepherd University?
- Meredith College is 574.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at Meredith than Shepherd University ($42,420.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Meredith ($9,827 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 14.2% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,987 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 307% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($29,825 vs. $7,328)
Meredith vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 41 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Shepherd University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,000)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $3,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/