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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia UTC| Meredith College | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Meredith | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Tennessee?
- Meredith College is 274.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Meredith than The University of Tennessee ($42,420.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Meredith ($21,880 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 3.2% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,150 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 181.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($29,825 vs. $10,593)
Meredith vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 178 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Meredith vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Meredith College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $16,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,000)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/