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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia Maryland| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | EMU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 96% |
Admission |
NC State | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $242 |
Diversity |
NC State | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NC State | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NC State | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,334 students)
NC State vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 521.1% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at EMU than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($40,590.00 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 EMU ($14,852 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 4.2% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,240 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 231.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($30,460 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 255 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming NC State students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or EMU? 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 EMU and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $13,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $43,900)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,450)
- NC State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($214 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/