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Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College USD Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill Nebraska UNCW Minnesota State University-Mankato| Meredith College | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 |
Meredith | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Augustana University?
- Meredith College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Meredith than Augustana University ($42,420.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Augustana University ($23,259 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 37.1% lower than costs at Meredith College ($9,148 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Augustana University ($29,825 vs. $27,920)
Meredith vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 128 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Meredith vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Meredith College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/