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Overview |
Meredith | WCU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Meredith | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Meredith | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Meredith | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or WCU?
- Meredith College is 449.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at Meredith than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($42,420.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Meredith ($22,973 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 13.4% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,544 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 448% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($29,825 vs. $5,443)
Meredith vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 36 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or WCU? 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 WCU and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Meredith College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,000 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/