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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Seattle U UNC Charlotte UCSD UWB UofSC Penn State Wisconsin ASU UT Austin| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 43% |
Admission |
NC State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $155 |
Diversity |
NC State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NC State | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 37,323 students)
NC State vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 76.3% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at UW-Seattle than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($40,878.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than NC State ($11,023 vs. $14,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 31.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($13,719 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than University of Washington Seattle Campus (50% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 21.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($14,390 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 6 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming NC State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and NC State.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $8,600 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $57,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $5,782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,782)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($155 vs. $214)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/