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Overview |
Meredith | YCP | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $21,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $14,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Meredith | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 4,933 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 4,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Meredith | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,720 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or YCP?
- Meredith College is 98.1% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at Meredith than York College Pennsylvania ($43,816.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Meredith ($21,036 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 1.1% lower than costs at Meredith College ($12,780 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than York College Pennsylvania (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 114.1% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($32,095 vs. $14,988)
Meredith vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Meredith .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 18 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Meredith vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith or YCP? 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 YCP and Meredith.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Meredith College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $10,700 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,495)
- Meredith graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More YCP 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/