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Overview |
Meredith | UofSC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Meredith | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Meredith | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or UofSC?
- Meredith College is 245.2% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Meredith than University of South Carolina Columbia ($42,420.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Meredith ($22,427 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 6.5% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,780 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 333.5% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($29,825 vs. $6,880)
Meredith vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 184 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Meredith vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Meredith College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $11,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $40,000)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/