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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Campbell University Mary Washington College NC State Mason Wingate University| Meredith College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Roanoke College?
- Meredith College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Meredith than Roanoke College ($42,420.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Roanoke College ($23,259 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 22.5% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,544 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Meredith College ($36,176 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 56 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Meredith College (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/