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Overview |
Meredith | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Meredith | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Winthrop 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Winthrop University?
- Meredith College is 177.1% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Meredith than Winthrop University ($42,420.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Meredith ($17,008 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 19.6% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,488 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 130.1% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($29,825 vs. $12,961)
Meredith vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 8 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Meredith vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Winthrop University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $500 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,500)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/