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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 | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | PHC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 97% |
Admission |
NC State | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | N/A |
Diversity |
NC State | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NC State | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 83% | ||
Campus |
NC State | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 409 students)
NC State vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 334.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at PHC than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($28,400.00 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 PHC ($14,852 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 15.7% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,020 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 47.4% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,531 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or NC State .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.83) as students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or PHC? 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 PHC and NC State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/