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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte JMU UofSC Penn State ASU Mason ECU Ohio State Purdue| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | CNU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 66% |
Admission |
NC State | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $258 |
Diversity |
NC State | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NC State | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NC State | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 4,559 students)
NC State vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 43.5% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at NC State than Christopher Newport University ($28,276.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than CNU ($14,852 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 6.3% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,990 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Christopher Newport University (71% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 14.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,181 vs. $8,022)
NC State vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 109 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or CNU? 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 CNU and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Christopher Newport University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $10,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $47,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $4,218 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,782 vs. $25,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/