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Overview |
Quincy University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,307 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #635 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,985 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,052 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,760 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Quincy University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Quincy University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Quincy University | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Meredith College is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,307 students)
Quincy University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Meredith than Quincy University ($42,420.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Meredith ($11,985 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 9.7% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,440 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Meredith College ($31,052 vs. $29,825)
Quincy University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 26 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
Quincy University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Quincy University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,000)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/