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Overview |
Meredith | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Meredith | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Meredith | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or UNC Charlotte?
- Meredith College is 1,012.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.5% higher at Meredith than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($42,420.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Meredith ($13,951 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 2.8% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($12,544 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 277.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($29,825 vs. $7,907)
Meredith vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 57 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming UNC Charlotte students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $8,600 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,000)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte 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/