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Overview |
UD | NC State | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 71% |
Admission |
UD | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $214 |
Diversity |
UD | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UD | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or NC State?
- University of Delaware is 104.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at UD than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($35,890.00 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 UD ($14,852 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 11.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,748 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (88% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 34.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,375 vs. $9,181)
UD vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or UD .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 66 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming NC State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at NC State (3.83)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than NC State (47.2%)
UD vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $4,100 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,421 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,203)
- NC State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($214 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/