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Overview |
Meredith | UNCW | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Meredith | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Meredith | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Meredith | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | UNCW | ||
| 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 Wilmington is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or UNCW?
- Meredith College is 854.8% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Meredith than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($42,420.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Meredith ($18,709 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 3.5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,120 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 379.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($29,825 vs. $6,217)
Meredith vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 126 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Meredith vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Meredith College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Wilmington earn on average $4,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,000)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/