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BC SU Randolph RU Campbell University Longwood University NC State JMU Wingate University Salem College Randolph-Macon CNU| Meredith College | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or University of Lynchburg?
- Meredith College is 23% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Meredith than University of Lynchburg ($42,420.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Meredith ($23,256 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,544 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 23.6% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($29,825 vs. $24,138)
Meredith vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 22 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than University of Lynchburg (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $6,400 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/