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ASU Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia| University of Arizona | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | NC State | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 50% |
Admission |
U of A | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $214 |
Diversity |
U of A | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
U of A | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 37,323 students)
U of A vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or NC State?
- University of Arizona is 81.7% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at U of A than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($39,340.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than U of A ($14,860 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 5% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,719 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 39.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($16,511 vs. $11,811)
U of A vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or U of A .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than NC State (39.8%)
U of A vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Arizona (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $3,200 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,782)
- U of A graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($196 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/