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Overview |
NC State | F&M | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 63% |
Admission |
NC State | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $227 |
Diversity |
NC State | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NC State | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 53% | ||
Campus |
NC State | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,990 students)
NC State vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 904.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.2% higher at F&M than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($65,652.00 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 F&M ($14,852 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 18% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,748 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Franklin and Marshall College (71% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 435.6% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($49,177 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or NC State .
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than F&M (36.2%)
NC State vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or F&M? 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 F&M and NC State.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $4,700 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $1,218 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($20,782 vs. $22,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($214 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/