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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | NC State | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or NC State?
- Agnes Scott College is 595.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Agnes Scott College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($45,456.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Agnes Scott College ($14,852 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 4.9% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,748 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 273.2% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($34,267 vs. $9,181)
Agnes Scott College vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Agnes Scott College (3.77)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than NC State (47.2%)
Agnes Scott College vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or NC State? 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 NC State and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Agnes Scott College (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $15,600 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $41,600)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/