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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Meredith College | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | NCAT | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Meredith | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Meredith | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or NCAT?
- Meredith College is 1,098.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.8% higher at Meredith than North Carolina A & T State University ($42,420.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Meredith ($9,189 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 36.7% lower than costs at Meredith College ($9,179 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 195.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($29,825 vs. $10,082)
Meredith vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 126 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT 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 NCAT (56.4%)
Meredith vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $1,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,100)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/