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UofSC Georgia NC State Auburn Virginia Tech Florida Tennessee CofC Ohio State Penn State Furman Alabama| Meredith College | Clemson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Clemson | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Meredith | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Clemson | ||
| 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Clemson?
- Meredith College is 200.5% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Meredith than Clemson University ($42,420.00 vs. $38,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Clemson ($23,259 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 1.6% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,350 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 186% larger than aid received Clemson University ($29,825 vs. $10,430)
Meredith vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 239 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Clemson (43%)
Meredith vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Meredith College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $40,000)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Clemson 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/