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Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW UNCG Elon GWU| Meredith College | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $9,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $9,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $5,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $16,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $6,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Meredith | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 980/1260 | ||
| 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 | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Meredith | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or SEBTS?
- Meredith College is 349.7% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 349.7% higher at Meredith than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($42,420.00 vs. $9,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than Meredith ($16,324 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 113.6% lower than costs at Meredith College ($5,874 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 363% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($29,825 vs. $6,441)
Meredith vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or Meredith .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or SEBTS? 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 SEBTS and Meredith.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/