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Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens NC State WCU Salem College Liberty University| Gardner Webb University | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Meredith | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
GWU | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
GWU | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,587 students)
GWU vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 35.9% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Meredith than Gardner Webb University ($42,420.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Meredith ($22,339 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 16.5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,770 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 23.6% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($29,825 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 59 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Meredith (73.2%)
GWU vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Gardner Webb University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $40,000)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/