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Overview |
NC State | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
NC State | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NC State | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $227 |
Diversity |
NC State | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 82% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 3,656 students)
NC State vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 368.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Franciscan than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($30,620.00 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 Franciscan ($14,852 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 35.8% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($9,390 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 82.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($16,779 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 99 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming NC State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Franciscan (3.78)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $17,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $39,800)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $1,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Franciscan graduates. ($20,782 vs. $22,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Franciscan graduates. ($214 vs. $227)
- More Franciscan 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/