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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion Mason| Meredith College | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | WVU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Meredith | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Meredith | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or WVU?
- Meredith College is 353.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Meredith than West Virginia University ($42,420.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Meredith ($12,202 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 8% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,618 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 155.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($29,825 vs. $11,685)
Meredith vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 42 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or WVU? 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 WVU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than West Virginia University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,000)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/