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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte Texas Tech UofSC Penn State ASU| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 66% |
Admission |
NC State | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1170/1430 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $193 |
Diversity |
NC State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NC State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NC State | UT Dallas | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 31,570 students)
NC State vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 122.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at UT Dallas than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($39,776.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than NC State ($13,555 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 5% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,142 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than The University of Texas at Dallas (71% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 61.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($14,858 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or NC State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 1 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming NC State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or UT Dallas? 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 UT Dallas and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $1,800 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,200)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $2,032 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,782)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($193 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/