Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte ECU UofSC Penn State ASU Ohio State Purdue Georgia UNCW| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UNCG | NC State | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UNCG | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $6,535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 71% |
Admission |
UNCG | NC State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | NC State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UNCG | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $214 |
Diversity |
UNCG | NC State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNCG | NC State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 UNCG based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 17,978 students)
UNCG vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or NC State?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 47.8% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at NC State than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($28,276.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than NC State ($10,979 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 28.5% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($9,924 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (82% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 11.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,181 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 229 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming NC State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than NC State (47.2%)
UNCG vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (72% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $18,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $39,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $1,955 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,782 vs. $22,737)
- NC State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($214 vs. $235)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/