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Overview |
Meredith | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Meredith | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1145/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $213 |
Diversity |
Meredith | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Meredith | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Meredith College is 929.1% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at Meredith than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($42,420.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Meredith ($14,730 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 18.8% lower than costs at Meredith College ($10,556 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 359.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($29,825 vs. $6,491)
Meredith vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or University of North Carolina at Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Asheville or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 123 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or University of North Carolina at Asheville? 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 University of North Carolina at Asheville and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Asheville is higher than Meredith College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $5,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($20,641 vs. $26,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/