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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Auburn Alabama UNC Charlotte Kentucky UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 88% |
Admission |
NC State | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $206 |
Diversity |
NC State | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Tennessee | ||
| 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 Tennessee based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 33,805 students)
NC State vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 73.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Tennessee than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($29,522.00 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 Tennessee ($14,852 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 4.9% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,150 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (88% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 15.4% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,593 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 50 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming NC State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than The University of Tennessee (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $900 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $56,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,782)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee 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/