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Overview |
NC State | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $279 |
Diversity |
NC State | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NC State | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 2,021 students)
NC State vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 435.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Elizabethtown College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($35,020.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Elizabethtown College ($14,852 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 0.8% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,642 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 133.1% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($21,405 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 139 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming NC State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elizabethtown College (26)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and NC State.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $5,400 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $51,800)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College 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/