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USD San Diego State UCSB UCI Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UCLA UC Davis UNC Charlotte UW-Seattle UofSC| University of California San Diego | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | NC State | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,006 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,111 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,782 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 71% |
Admission |
UCSD | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131,197 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 31,103 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1280/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSD | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $214 |
Diversity |
UCSD | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCSD | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California San Diego is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (42,006 students vs. 36,700 students)
UCSD vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or NC State?
- University of California San Diego is 77% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at UCSD than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($41,636.00 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 UCSD ($14,852 vs. $16,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 31.1% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($12,748 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than University of California San Diego (71% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 126.4% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($20,782 vs. $9,181)
UCSD vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 80 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UCSD (3.82)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than UCSD (23.7%)
UCSD vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $10,700 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $57,200)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $2,282 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,782)
- UCSD graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($191 vs. $214)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/