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UB Le Moyne College St. Bona JCU Campbell University Niagara University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU| Canisius College | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canisius | Meredith | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Canisius | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Canisius | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $268 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Canisius | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,587 students)
Canisius vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Meredith than Canisius College ($42,420.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Meredith ($19,635 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 3.2% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,158 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 40.6% larger than aid received Canisius College ($29,825 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 42 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Canisius students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Canisius vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Meredith College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $40,000)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/