Furman vs. Meredith College Overview
You’re wrestling with a tough question: “Should I go to Furman or Meredith?“
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Calculate Your ChancesThis complete guide analyzes both the quantitative and qualitative differences between Furman and Meredith College. This comparison is particularly valuable at understanding the cultural nuances between the colleges since it uses student videos to capture the “vibes” of campus - these videos are exclusively available on CampusReel :)
Differences between Furman and Meredith College
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s go through a general overview of the high-level differences between Furman and Meredith College. The table below summarizes some of the most important statistics around competitiveness, costs, etc.
| Furman | Meredith College | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state Tuition | N/A | $33,730 |
| Net Price | N/A | $23,450 |
| Average Financial Aid | $27,653 | $17,587 |
| Total Undergraduates | 0 | 1651 |
| Average SAT Scores | 0 - 0 | 920 - 1130 |
| Acceptance Rate | 0 | 60 |
| Location | 3300 Poinsett Highway | 3800 Hillsborough St |
| City Name | Greenville | Raleigh |
WARNINGS: Based on net price alone, N/A is the cheaper option. However, this sticker price may not adequately represent the difference in living costs between Greenville and Raleigh. Furman is in a N/A and Meredith is in a South Atlantic - sometimes off campus meals and housing costs can dramatically vary between schools
Is Furman or Meredith College Harder to get into? Which school is easier to get into?
If you’re looking at acceptance rate alone, then Furman is more difficult to get into. However, each college is looking to fill its incoming class with a variety of students with different strengths, backgrounds, etc.
Therefore, the acceptance rate alone is not a good indicator that Furman is a better school or will be more difficult for you specifically to get into. On the flipside, Meredith College is easier to get into based on acceptance rate alone.
You can use the below college admissions predictor to determine your likelihood of acceptance at either school.
How Do Furman Dorms Compare to housing Options at Meredith?
Both colleges provide on-campus living options. Furman charges for on-campus living, while Meredith charges N/A for on-campus living. Most importantly, though, check out the video below for a sample of dorm tours at each school.
Furman and Meredith student body differences
The table below helps demonstrate the student body differences as well.
| Furman, % | Meredith,% | |
|---|---|---|
| White | N/A | 70.75 |
| Hispanic | N/A | 3.45 |
| Black | N/A | 10.48 |
| Foreign | N/A | 5.33 |
| Others | 100 | 9 |
How different is the Furman campus compared to Meredith College campus?
The Furman campus is located in Greenville, SC and is characterized as N/A. The Meredith campus is located in Raleigh, NC and is characterized as City: Large (population of 250,000 or more).
Which school gives more financial aid?
Furman provides $27,653 whereas Meredith provides an average of $17,587.
How does Furman academics compare to Meredith?
When analyzing academics between Furman and Meredith College we’ll look at both what current students are studying and also where they end up after graduation. After all, college should prepare you for a career! Analyzing each school’s outcomes is super valuable to understand the value of the degree.
| Majors | Furman | Meredith |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture agriculture operations and related sciences | N/A | N/A |
| Natural resources and conservation | N/A | 2 |
| Architecture and related services | N/A | N/A |
| Area ethnic cultural gender and group studies | 8 | N/A |
| Communication journalism and related programs | 55 | 22 |
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 22 | 5 |
| Communications technologies technicians and support services | N/A | N/A |
| Personal and culinary services | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering | 1 | N/A |
| Education | 37 | 7 |
| Engineering technologies and engineering related fields | N/A | N/A |
Which is better: Furman or Meredith College?
We’ve compared dorm life, costs, outcomes and more to provide the most complete comparison between Furman and Meredith. But, you’re smart enough to know that numbers paint a terrible picture for truly understanding what each college and community is like. And, the real answer to which school is better is: the school that’s right for you. No matter who you ask, if they know what they’re talking about, the answer is the same: the “better” school is whatever is the best fit for you personally. That’s why it’s extremely important to check out all the videos on CampusReel for each school.
How does Furman social life compare to Meredith?
It’s tough to understand the nuances of social life with data alone. That’s why we’ve brought in real student videos to show how Furman social life differs from Meredith.
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