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UT Austin Baylor Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Texas Tech OU UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU UT Dallas| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 61% |
Admission |
NC State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $193 |
Diversity |
NC State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NC State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 37,323 students)
NC State vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 40.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Texas A&M than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,428.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Texas A&M ($14,860 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 4.3% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,154 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University College Station than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (61% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 1.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($11,811 vs. $11,607)
NC State vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 52 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming NC State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Texas A&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 Texas A&M and NC State.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $8,400 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $57,200)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,032 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,782)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($193 vs. $214)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/