Meredith vs Wittenberg
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, so no college gets a D or an F.Meredith CollegeRaleigh, NCCompass Score: Very good · Top 26%B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.Wittenberg UniversitySpringfield, OHCompass Score: Good
At a glance
- Meredith has the higher graduation rate: 70% against 53% at Wittenberg.
- Wittenberg has the lower average price after aid: $18,649 a year, against $22,488 at Meredith.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Wittenberg: $54,947, against $51,539 at Meredith.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. Top 26%
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
Academic Excellence
A-Academic Excellence: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. Top 18%
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): the top 55% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. Top 45%
Value
B-Value: Good (grade B-): the top 75% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
BValue: Good (grade B): the top 55% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F.
The college
Category
Liberal arts colleges
Liberal arts colleges
Location
Raleigh, NC
Springfield, OH
Setting
City
City
Students
1,576
1,333
Sports
NCAA Division III · USA South Athletic Conference
NCAA Division III · North Coast Athletic Conference
Admission
Admission rate
74%
72%
Average SAT
1204
1179
ACT middle 50%
23–29
21–28
Outcomes
Graduation rate
70%
53%
First-year retention
79%
63%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,539
$54,947
Median debt
$25,000
$27,000
Cost
Average price after aid
$22,488
$18,649
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$17,207
$17,609
$30,001–$48,000
$19,006
$16,328
$48,001–$75,000
$18,064
$17,197
$75,001–$110,000
$23,678
$19,178
Over $110,000
$29,117
$25,058
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Biology $60,099
- Psychology $49,124
- Finance $95,069
- Kinesiology and exercise science $72,289
- Marketing $69,280
- Accounting $65,481
- Business (general) $62,936
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.