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Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW UNCG AU Elon| Meredith College | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | SWU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Meredith | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 1,188 students)
Meredith vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or SWU?
- Meredith College is 65.2% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Meredith than Southern Wesleyan University ($43,816.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Meredith ($20,336 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 21.3% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,654 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 71% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($32,095 vs. $18,771)
Meredith vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Meredith .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or SWU? 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 SWU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/