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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Georgia UNC Charlotte CofC Penn State Auburn ASU Florida State ECU Ohio State| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | UofSC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
NC State | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $240 |
Diversity |
NC State | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
NC State | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than UofSC based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 35,653 students)
NC State vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 88% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at UofSC than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($33,528.00 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 UofSC ($14,852 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 8.2% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,780 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 33.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($9,181 vs. $6,880)
NC State vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 44 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming NC State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or UofSC? 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 UofSC and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $5,500 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $51,700)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,468 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,250)
- NC State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC 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/