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Overview |
Meredith | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Meredith | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Meredith | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Meredith College is 210.5% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Meredith than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($42,420.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Meredith ($17,545 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 9.3% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,480 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 167.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($29,825 vs. $11,150)
Meredith vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 14 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is the same as at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $18,000 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Meredith graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/