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Overview |
Meredith | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Meredith | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Meredith College ($50,624.00 vs. $42,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Widener University-Main Campus ($23,259 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 21.2% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,544 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 8.7% larger than aid received Meredith College ($32,412 vs. $29,825)
Meredith vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 4 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Widener University Main Campus (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $19,500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/