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Overview |
NC State | Pitt | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 85% |
Admission |
NC State | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $278 |
Diversity |
NC State | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pitt based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 33,767 students)
NC State vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 202.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Pitt than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,000.00 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 Pitt ($14,852 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,360 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 18.9% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,919 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or NC State .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 8 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming NC State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Pitt? 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 Pitt and NC State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $800 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,127 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,909)
- NC State graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($214 vs. $278)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/