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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech USAFA UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia| United States Naval Academy | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | NC State | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 71% |
Admission |
Annapolis | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1280/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $214 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Annapolis | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Annapolis based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 4,450 students)
Annapolis vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or NC State?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at NC State than United States Naval Academy ($28,276.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than United States Naval Academy (71% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($9,181 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Annapolis (3.8)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or NC State? 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 NC State and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/