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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Meredith College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Furman | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Furman?
- Furman University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Furman than Meredith College ($55,392.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Furman ($23,259 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 20.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,544 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 22% larger than aid received Meredith College ($36,384 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Meredith .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Furman (67%)
Meredith vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Furman? 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 Furman and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Meredith College (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,000)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/