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Overview |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | NC State | ||
| Location | Rolla, MO | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,080 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #226 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mst.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,696 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,140 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,023 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,779 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,311 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,143 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1370 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,563 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $214 |
Diversity |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Missouri University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 7,080 students)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri University of Science and Technology or NC State?
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is 48.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,696.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at NC State than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($28,276.00 vs. $28,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than NC State ($14,023 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 13.3% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,248 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri University of Science and Technology than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri University of Science and Technology students is 50.1% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,779 vs. $9,181)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri University of Science and Technology or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Missouri University of Science and Technology .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 3 points higher than at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261)
- Incoming NC State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (28)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Missouri University of Science and Technology (3.81)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than NC State (47.2%)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $11,200 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,563)
- NC State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($214 vs. $253)
- More Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/