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Overview |
University of Great Falls | Meredith | ||
| Location | Great Falls, MT | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ugf.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Great Falls | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,256 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,256 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,233 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,318 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,815 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Great Falls | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 199 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 190 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5%Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.1%Open | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 720/740 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Great Falls | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Great Falls | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Great Falls | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
University of Great Falls | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Great Falls | 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 University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 955 students)
University of Great Falls vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Great Falls or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 55.6% more expensive to attend than University of Great Falls for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Meredith than University of Great Falls ($42,420.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Great Falls than Meredith ($22,318 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Great Falls are 22.6% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,233 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of Great Falls (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 58.5% larger than aid received University of Great Falls ($29,825 vs. $18,815)
University of Great Falls vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Great Falls or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or University of Great Falls .
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Great Falls (3.3)
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Meredith (73.2%)
University of Great Falls vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Great Falls 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 University of Great Falls.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than University of Great Falls (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,500)
- University of Great Falls students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Great Falls graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/