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USC Beaufort ASU Campbell University NC State Lander University LSUS Winthrop University Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU| Meredith College | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Meredith | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Meredith | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,855 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or USC Aiken?
- Meredith College is 321.4% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.1% higher at Meredith than University of South Carolina Aiken ($43,816.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Meredith ($11,697 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 47.9% lower than costs at Meredith College ($8,736 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of South Carolina Aiken (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 230.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($32,095 vs. $9,701)
Meredith vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 60 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $400 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken and Meredith graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of South Carolina Aiken and Meredith graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/