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Overview |
Meredith | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $287 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Meredith | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Walsh College?
- Meredith College is 35% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Meredith than Walsh University ($42,420.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Meredith ($20,032 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 7.2% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,700 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 14% larger than aid received Walsh University ($29,825 vs. $26,172)
Meredith vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Meredith .
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Meredith vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Meredith College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,833)
- Meredith graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($268 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/