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Overview |
Meredith | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
Meredith | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Meredith | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
Meredith | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Meredith | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,770 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or LGCNHS?
- Meredith College is 39.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Meredith than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($43,816.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than LGCNHS ($23,405 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 66.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($12,920 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 382.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($32,095 vs. $6,657)
Meredith vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Meredith .
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Meredith vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Meredith.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $11,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $40,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More LGCNHS 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/