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Overview |
IU | NC State | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 50% |
Admission |
IU | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 |
Academics |
IU | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
IU | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IU | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 37,323 students)
IU vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or NC State?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 57.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($10,312.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at IU than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($39,004.00 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 IU ($14,860 vs. $16,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 2.5% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,380 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (74% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 19.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($11,811 vs. $9,857)
IU vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or IU .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 65 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming NC State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than NC State (39.8%)
IU vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is the same as at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (72% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $1,000 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $56,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $1,718 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($20,782 vs. $22,500)
- NC State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/