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Wisconsin Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Michigan| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | NC State | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 71% |
Admission |
Minnesota | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $214 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | 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
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 36,700 students)
Minnesota vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or NC State?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 114.3% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Minnesota than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($33,246.00 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 Minnesota ($14,852 vs. $16,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 7.2% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,894 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (71% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 24% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,388 vs. $9,181)
Minnesota vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 24 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than NC State (47.2%)
Minnesota vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $1,000 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $57,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $597 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,185 vs. $20,782)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($208 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/