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Overview |
Alfred University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,576 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,270 | $43,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,270 | $43,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,240 | $12,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,127 | $23,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,371 | $32,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,761 | 1,563 | ||
| Admitted | 3,751 | 1,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Alfred University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alfred 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
- Alfred University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,576 students)
Alfred University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Meredith than Alfred University ($43,816.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Alfred University ($23,405 vs. $26,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 10.2% lower than costs at Alfred University ($12,920 vs. $14,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University as Meredith College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Alfred University ($32,095 vs. $28,371)
Alfred University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Alfred University .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 21 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Alfred University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred 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 Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Meredith College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/