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Overview |
Meredith | USciences | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Meredith | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Meredith | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or USciences?
- Meredith College is 64.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Meredith than University of the Sciences ($42,420.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 40.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,544 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($29,825 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 109 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming USciences students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Meredith (3.52)
Meredith vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or USciences? 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 USciences and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Meredith College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $51,100 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/