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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 | Queens University of Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Queens | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #289 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1080/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $268 |
Diversity |
NC State | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
NC State | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Queens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,873 students)
NC State vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 497.2% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Queens than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($39,030.00 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 Queens ($14,852 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 10% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,748 vs. $14,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 173.6% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($25,123 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 200 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming NC State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Queens? 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 Queens and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $13,100 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $44,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $5,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/