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Overview |
Meredith | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Meredith | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Meredith | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Meredith | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Meredith | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | St. Andrews 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
- Meredith College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 809 students)
Meredith vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or St. Andrews University?
- Meredith College is 48.3% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Meredith than St. Andrews University ($42,420.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than St. Andrews University ($23,259 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 9.3% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,480 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 75.2% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($29,825 vs. $17,026)
Meredith vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 118 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Meredith vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than St. Andrews University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $3,600 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/