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George Washington Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia| American University | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | NC State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 50% |
Admission |
AU | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 |
AU | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $214 |
Diversity |
AU | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 13% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 AU based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 13,019 students)
AU vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or NC State?
- American University is 752.7% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at AU than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($55,724.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than AU ($14,860 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 24% lower than costs at American University ($13,719 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (62% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 165.9% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($31,402 vs. $11,811)
AU vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or AU .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 12 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming NC State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than NC State (39.8%)
AU vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $7,600 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $3,468 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,782 vs. $24,250)
- NC State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($214 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/