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Overview |
NC State | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 47% |
Admission |
NC State | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $230 |
Diversity |
NC State | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NC State | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Wisconsin | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 36,700 students)
NC State vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 41.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Wisconsin than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($37,904.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than NC State ($13,376 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,748 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than University of Wisconsin Madison (71% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 21.7% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,171 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or NC State .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 36 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming NC State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at NC State (3.83)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and NC State.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $7,600 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $1,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($20,782 vs. $22,250)
- NC State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($214 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/