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Overview |
Washington College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Meredith?
- Washington College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Washington College than Meredith College ($50,626.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Washington College ($23,259 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 10.3% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,544 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Meredith College ($35,683 vs. $29,825)
Washington College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Washington College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Meredith College (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $40,000)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/