Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU WPI Baruch Campbell University Bentley Hunter NC State UNC Chapel Hill| Meredith College | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Meredith | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Meredith | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $14,624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Meredith | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Meredith | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Meredith | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | Penn State York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Penn State York | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 718 students)
Meredith vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Penn State York?
- Meredith College is 190.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.4% higher at Meredith than Penn State York ($42,420.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Meredith ($18,910 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 3.5% lower than costs at Penn State York ($12,544 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Penn State York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 253.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($29,825 vs. $8,440)
Meredith vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 14 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Penn State York (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $15,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Meredith graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/