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Overview |
Meredith | JCU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Meredith | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at JCU than Meredith College ($45,490.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than JCU ($23,259 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 5.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,544 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 2% larger than aid received Meredith College ($30,415 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 91 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or JCU? 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 JCU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Meredith College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Meredith graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/