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Overview |
Meredith | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $20,885 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $20,885 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $13,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $19,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $17,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 1,578 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 1,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Rosemont College | ||
| 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 Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 777 students)
Meredith vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Rosemont College?
- Meredith College is 109.8% more expensive to attend than Rosemont College for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $20,885.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.8% higher at Meredith than Rosemont College ($43,816.00 vs. $20,885.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rosemont College than Meredith ($19,297 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 4.7% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($12,920 vs. $13,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 82.7% larger than aid received Rosemont College ($32,095 vs. $17,563)
Meredith vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 152 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Rosemont College (74.5%)
Meredith vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Rosemont 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 Rosemont College and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Rosemont College (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/