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Overview |
Meredith | SLC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Meredith | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Meredith | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Meredith | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | SLC | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 444 students)
Meredith vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or SLC?
- Meredith College is 46.8% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Meredith than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($42,420.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 9% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,510 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($29,825 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Meredith .
Meredith vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or SLC? 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 SLC and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $800 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,200)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $726 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,726)
- Meredith graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/