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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Meredith?
- Agnes Scott College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Agnes Scott College than Meredith College ($45,456.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Agnes Scott College ($23,259 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 6.6% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,544 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Meredith College ($34,267 vs. $29,825)
Agnes Scott College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Meredith College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/