Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Furman Wofford College JMU CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson University of Richmond NC State ASU Fairfield University UD| Elon University | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Elon | Meredith | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | meredith.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Elon | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $42,420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Meredith | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 | Jan 10, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Meredith | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Elon | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elon | Meredith | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Meredith | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,587 students)
Elon vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Meredith than Elon University ($42,420.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Elon ($23,259 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 10.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,544 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 114.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($29,825 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 175 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Elon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Elon vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Meredith College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,000)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/