Meredith vs Ouachita Baptist
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Meredith CollegeRaleigh, NCCompass Score: Very good · Top 26%B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, ARCompass Score: Very good · Top 30%
At a glance
- Meredith has the higher graduation rate: 70% against 61% at Ouachita Baptist.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Ouachita Baptist has the lower price after aid: $15,207 a year, against $17,207 at Meredith.
- Median debt is lower at Ouachita Baptist: $21,050, against $25,000 at Meredith.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 26%
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 30%
Academic Excellence
A-Academic Excellence: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 18%
B+Academic Excellence: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 31%
Value
B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
Liberal arts colleges
Liberal arts colleges
Location
Raleigh, NC
Arkadelphia, AR
Setting
City
Town
Students
1,576
1,815
Sports
NCAA Division III · USA South Athletic Conference
NCAA Division II · Great American Conference
Admission
Admission rate
74%
68%
Average SAT
1204
1211
ACT middle 50%
23–29
22–28
Outcomes
Graduation rate
70%
61%
First-year retention
79%
83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,539
$51,673
Median debt
$25,000
$21,050
Cost
Average price after aid
$22,488
$22,409
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$17,207
$15,207
$30,001–$48,000
$19,006
$15,954
$48,001–$75,000
$18,064
$18,007
$75,001–$110,000
$23,678
$19,151
Over $110,000
$29,117
$26,281
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Biology $60,099
- Psychology $49,124
- Finance $77,583
- Accounting $74,714
- Biology $69,747
- Marketing $67,705
- Business administration $66,175
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.