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Overview |
Meredith | CNU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Meredith | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Meredith | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Meredith | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or CNU?
- Meredith College is 352.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Meredith than Christopher Newport University ($42,420.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than CNU ($23,259 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 4.6% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,990 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 271.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($29,825 vs. $8,022)
Meredith vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 119 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or CNU? 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 CNU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Meredith College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,000)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/