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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 | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 84% |
Admission |
NC State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $277 |
Diversity |
NC State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 504 students)
NC State vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 111.5% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at NC State than Penn State Beaver ($29,407.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Penn State Beaver ($14,860 vs. $19,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 6.7% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,852 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (84% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 33.9% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($11,811 vs. $8,820)
NC State vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 265 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming NC State students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Penn State Beaver (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $1,900 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $55,300)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,036 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,818)
- NC State graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($214 vs. $277)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/