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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia Maryland| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | USciences | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 0% |
Admission |
NC State | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
NC State | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NC State | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 2,420 students)
NC State vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 294.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at NC State than University of the Sciences ($28,276.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 38% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,748 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than University of the Sciences (71% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($9,181 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 119 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at USciences (3.63)
NC State vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or USciences? 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 USciences and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of the Sciences (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $33,900 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/