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Florida State Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Georgia UNC Charlotte UCF UofSC Miami Penn State ASU UT Austin| University of Florida | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | NC State | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 71% |
Admission |
Florida | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1280/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $214 |
Diversity |
Florida | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Florida | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Florida | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 36,700 students)
Florida vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or NC State?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 46% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at NC State than University of Florida ($28,276.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than NC State ($11,740 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 16.4% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,950 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (92% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 15% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,555 vs. $9,181)
Florida vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 13 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at NC State (3.83)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (84% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $5,400 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $57,200)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $4,967 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($15,815 vs. $20,782)
- Florida graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($163 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/