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Overview |
Meredith | CofC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Meredith | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or CofC?
- Meredith College is 238.9% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Meredith than College of Charleston ($42,420.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Meredith ($21,120 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 3.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,544 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 214% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($29,825 vs. $9,499)
Meredith vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 105 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or CofC? 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 CofC and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Meredith College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $6,200 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,000)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/