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IU Valpo University of Southern Indiana DePauw Purdue Campbell University NC State Butler Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU| University of Evansville | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UE | Meredith | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 |
UE | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UE | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UE | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UE | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,587 students)
UE vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Meredith than University of Evansville ($42,420.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Meredith ($19,301 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($12,544 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 14.2% larger than aid received Meredith College ($34,067 vs. $29,825)
UE vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 121 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming UE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Meredith (73.2%)
UE vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Meredith College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $6,000 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/