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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia Maryland| Georgia College & State University | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | NC State | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
Georgia College | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1280/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $214 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia College | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or NC State?
- Georgia College & State University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at NC State than Georgia College & State University ($28,276.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Georgia College ($14,852 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 16.4% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,948 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 6.6% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($9,181 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 121 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than NC State (47.2%)
Georgia College vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Georgia College & State University (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $13,900 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $43,300)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $1,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $22,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($214 vs. $227)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/