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Overview |
Andrews University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Andrews University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Andrews University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,587 students)
Andrews University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Meredith than Andrews University ($42,420.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Andrews University ($23,259 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 32.4% lower than costs at Meredith College ($9,474 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 60.7% larger than aid received Andrews University ($29,825 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Andrews University (1091) is 55 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Andrews University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Andrews University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than Meredith College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/