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Overview |
UMass | NC State | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 71% |
Admission |
UMass | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $214 |
Diversity |
UMass | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UMass | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 32,229 students)
UMass vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or NC State?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 147.7% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at UMass than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($37,405.00 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 UMass ($14,852 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,748 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 34.5% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,350 vs. $9,181)
UMass vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or UMass .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 38 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming NC State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at NC State (3.83)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than NC State (47.2%)
UMass vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $2,000 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $55,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,218 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/