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Overview |
Meredith | Peace College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 730 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1140/1280 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Meredith | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Peace College | ||
| 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 730 students)
Meredith vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Peace College?
- Meredith College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Meredith than William Peace University ($43,816.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Peace College ($23,405 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 5.9% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,198 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 31.6% larger than aid received William Peace University ($32,095 vs. $24,387)
Meredith vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 168 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or Peace College? 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 Peace College and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than William Peace University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/