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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Meredith | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,576 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $43,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $43,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $23,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $32,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 1,563 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 1,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,576 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 123.6% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Meredith than Tuskegee University ($43,816.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Tuskegee University ($23,405 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 31.2% lower than costs at Meredith College ($9,844 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Tuskegee University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 372.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($32,095 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 81 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Tuskegee University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $900 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $6,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,122)
- Meredith graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/