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Overview |
Taylor University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Taylor University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,587 students)
Taylor University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Meredith than Taylor University ($42,420.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Taylor University ($23,259 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 13.4% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,058 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 28% larger than aid received Taylor University ($29,825 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 155 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Taylor University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Meredith College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $40,000)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/