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Overview |
Meredith | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Northwest University | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 1,014 students)
Meredith vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Northwest University?
- Meredith College is 23% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Meredith than Northwest University ($42,420.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Northwest University ($23,259 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 23.7% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,140 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 32.6% larger than aid received Northwest University ($29,825 vs. $22,486)
Meredith vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 40 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Northwest University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northwest University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $40,000)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $4,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/