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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Florida UofSC UNC Charlotte Mercer Penn State ASU Florida State Auburn ECU| University of Georgia | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | NC State | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
Georgia | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1280/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $214 |
Diversity |
Georgia | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 36,700 students)
Georgia vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or NC State?
- University of Georgia is 49.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Georgia than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($28,830.00 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 Georgia ($14,852 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 16.9% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,904 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 25.9% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,559 vs. $9,181)
Georgia vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 12 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming NC State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at NC State (3.83)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $800 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $1,636 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($19,146 vs. $20,782)
- Georgia graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($197 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/