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Overview |
North Central University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
North Central University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
North Central University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 13% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 56.3% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Meredith than North Central University ($42,420.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than North Central University ($23,259 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 40.3% lower than costs at Meredith College ($8,940 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 70.6% larger than aid received North Central University ($29,825 vs. $17,481)
North Central University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or North Central University .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 12 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Meredith (73.2%)
North Central University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central University or Meredith? 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 Meredith and North Central University.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than North Central University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $6,700 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- North Central University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/