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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia Maryland| Meredith College | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | NC State | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Meredith | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Meredith | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or NC State?
- Meredith College is 549.1% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Meredith than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($42,420.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Meredith ($14,852 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 1.6% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,544 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 224.9% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($29,825 vs. $9,181)
Meredith vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 228 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming NC State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than NC State (47.2%)
Meredith vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or NC State? 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 NC State and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Meredith College (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $17,200 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $40,000)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $5,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/