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USAFA West Point Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Yale Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell NC State Penn State Campbell University| United States Naval Academy | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Meredith | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | 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 |
Annapolis | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 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 |
Annapolis | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | 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
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 1,587 students)
Annapolis vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Meredith?
- Meredith College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Meredith than United States Naval Academy ($42,420.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($29,825 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/