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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 | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | VWC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NC State | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NC State | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NC State | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,538 students)
NC State vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 451% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at VWC than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,010.00 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 VWC ($14,852 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 15.2% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,070 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 200.3% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($27,568 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 282 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming NC State students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or VWC? 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 VWC and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (72% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $15,500 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $41,700)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/