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Overview |
Stevenson University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 1,587 students)
Stevenson University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Meredith than Stevenson University ($42,420.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Stevenson University ($23,259 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 15.4% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($12,544 vs. $14,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 5.5% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($29,825 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 30 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Stevenson University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Meredith College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/