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Overview |
Meredith | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Meredith | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Whitworth University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,415 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($47,700.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Whitworth University than Meredith College ($47,700.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Whitworth University ($23,259 vs. $28,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 4.4% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($12,544 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Whitworth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Meredith College ($35,336 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Meredith .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Meredith College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Whitworth University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,000)
- Whitworth University and Meredith graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Whitworth University and Meredith graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Whitworth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/