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Overview |
Asbury University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,650 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,578 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,578 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,636 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,506 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,888 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Asbury University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Asbury University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,587 students)
Asbury University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Meredith than Asbury University ($42,420.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Meredith ($21,506 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 45.3% lower than costs at Meredith College ($8,636 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Asbury University ($29,825 vs. $24,888)
Asbury University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 65 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Asbury University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Meredith College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $500 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,000)
- Meredith College and Asbury University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/