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Overview |
Stephens College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stephens College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Meredith College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Meredith than Stephens College ($42,420.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Stephens College ($23,259 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 9.2% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,488 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 92.2% larger than aid received Stephens College ($29,825 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is the same at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Stephens College (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,400)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/