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Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW UNCG Elon GWU| Meredith College | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Meredith | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (9,862 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Augusta University?
- Meredith College is 535.8% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at Meredith than Augusta University ($43,816.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Meredith ($13,486 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 8.3% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,935 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Augusta University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 260% larger than aid received Augusta University ($32,095 vs. $8,916)
Meredith vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 9 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Meredith.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $40,000)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/