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RU Campbell University NC State UVA St. Andrews University Wingate University Salem College Longwood University Liberty University ECU AUM ASU| Meredith College | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Meredith | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
Meredith | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Meredith | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or UVa-Wise?
- Meredith College is 602.3% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Meredith than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($42,420.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Meredith ($9,923 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 5.2% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,919 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 108.6% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($29,825 vs. $14,299)
Meredith vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 94 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $2,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,000)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $5,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($20,827 vs. $26,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/