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Boise State Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill Idaho UNCW UNCG| Northwest Nazarene University | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Meredith | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
NNU | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,587 students)
NNU vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Meredith than Northwest Nazarene University ($42,420.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than NNU ($23,259 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 19.5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,500 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 39.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($29,825 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 20 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Meredith (73.2%)
NNU vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College and NNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Meredith College and NNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/