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George Washington Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Notre Dame Duke UNC Charlotte UofSC Cornell Johns Hopkins Penn State ASU| Georgetown University | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | NC State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 71% |
Admission |
Georgetown | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1280/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $214 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Georgetown based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or NC State?
- Georgetown University is 846.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at Georgetown than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($61,872.00 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 Georgetown ($14,852 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 47.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($12,748 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Georgetown University (71% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 400.5% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($45,949 vs. $9,181)
Georgetown vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 152 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at NC State (3.83)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (94% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $61,700 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $57,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $5,282 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($15,500 vs. $20,782)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($160 vs. $214)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/