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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Meredith | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,576 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $43,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $43,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $12,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $23,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $32,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 1,563 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
TU | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
TU | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,576 students)
TU vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 493.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Meredith than Towson University ($43,816.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Meredith ($15,064 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 21.1% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,920 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Towson University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 177.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($32,095 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 45 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Meredith (74.7%)
TU vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Meredith College (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/