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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Meredith College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Meredith | VCU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Meredith | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Meredith | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or VCU?
- Meredith College is 241% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Meredith than Virginia Commonwealth University ($43,816.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Meredith ($22,852 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 24.8% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($12,920 vs. $16,119)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College as Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 158.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($32,095 vs. $12,433)
Meredith vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 61 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or VCU? 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 VCU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,000)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/