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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia Maryland| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $153 |
Diversity |
NC State | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NC State | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NC State | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 689 students)
NC State vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or New College of Florida?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 25% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at NC State than New College of Florida ($28,276.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than NC State ($10,496 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 23.9% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,291 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 53.6% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($14,102 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or New College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New College of Florida or NC State .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 21 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming NC State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at New College of Florida (29)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NC State (3.83)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or New College of Florida? 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 New College of Florida and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than New College of Florida (72% vs. 68%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $5,923 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($14,859 vs. $20,782)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($153 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/