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Overview |
NC State | BC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | BC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NC State | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NC State | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 1,436 students)
NC State vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 516.7% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at BC than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($40,300.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than BC ($14,860 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 4.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,719 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 207.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,350 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 230 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming NC State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or BC? 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 BC and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Bridgewater College (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $14,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $43,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/