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Overview |
Meredith | PC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
Meredith | PC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | PC | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 1,136 students)
Meredith vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or PC?
- Meredith College is 9% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Meredith than Presbyterian College ($43,816.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Meredith ($20,058 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 1.6% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,713 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 16% larger than aid received Meredith College ($37,241 vs. $32,095)
Meredith vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 46 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than PC (72.3%)
Meredith vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or PC? 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 PC and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Meredith College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,108)
- Meredith graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/