| Meredith vs. Methodist |
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|---|---|---|
#8 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in Federal Region IV Universities #20 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$45,630 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$41,250 |
| cheaper$14,020 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$47,895 |
| More$31,495 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,655 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,185 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter74.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.14% |
| Favorable18.49% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.33% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,465 | Total Enrollment | Larger1,822 |
| Smaller1,206 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,467 |
| Smaller259 | Graduate Student Population | Larger355 |
| Smaller20 | Online Student Population | Larger276 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher39% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,150) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,176) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,426) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 225 | Number of faculty | 325 |
| Lower$68,912 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,847 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.