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Penn State JMU Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Purdue UNC Charlotte UofSC UVA ASU Mason ECU Ohio State| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 57% |
Admission |
NC State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $247 |
Diversity |
NC State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 36,700 students)
NC State vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 85.2% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Virginia Tech than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($31,754.00 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 Virginia Tech ($14,852 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 0.5% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,680 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Virginia Tech (71% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 20% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($9,181 vs. $7,649)
NC State vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 54 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at NC State (3.83)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and NC State.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $7,800 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,966)
- NC State graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($214 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/