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Overview |
ASU | NC State | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 50% |
Admission |
ASU | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $214 |
Diversity |
ASU | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ASU | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 21,253 students)
ASU vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or NC State?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 54.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at NC State than Appalachian State University ($29,407.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than NC State ($14,712 vs. $14,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 11.9% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,258 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Appalachian State University (50% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 53.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,811 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or ASU .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 107 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming NC State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at NC State (3.83)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than NC State (39.8%)
ASU vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Appalachian State University (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $15,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $282 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,782)
- ASU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU 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/