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Overview |
Principia College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Principia College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Principia College | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Principia College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Meredith College is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 36% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Meredith than Principia College ($42,420.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Meredith ($18,039 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 2.6% lower than costs at Principia College ($12,544 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Principia College ($29,825 vs. $27,051)
Principia College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/