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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| Meredith College | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Meredith | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $249 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
Meredith | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Liberty University?
- Meredith College is 98.5% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.5% higher at Meredith than Liberty University ($42,420.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Liberty University ($23,259 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty 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 Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 139.2% larger than aid received Liberty University ($29,825 vs. $12,471)
Meredith vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 34 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Liberty University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $900 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $1,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($249 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/