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Overview |
UNCSA | NC State | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 71% |
Admission |
UNCSA | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNCSA | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or NC State?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 0.6% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at NC State than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($28,276.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than NC State ($11,251 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 1.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,748 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (71% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 18.4% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,868 vs. $9,181)
UNCSA vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 156 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming NC State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $18,100 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $39,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/