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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 60.4% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at Meredith than Wesleyan College ($42,420.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Meredith ($13,900 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 14.1% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,996 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($29,825 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Wesleyan College (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/