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Overview |
Meredith | UNG | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Meredith | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $170 |
Diversity |
Meredith | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or UNG?
- Meredith College is 971.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.7% higher at Meredith than University of North Georgia ($43,816.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Meredith ($11,687 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,310 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 397.1% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($32,095 vs. $6,456)
Meredith vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 23 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than UNG (72.2%)
Meredith vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or UNG? 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 UNG and Meredith.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $4,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,000)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($170 vs. $268)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/