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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 | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 84% |
Admission |
NC State | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $277 |
Diversity |
NC State | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NC State | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 718 students)
NC State vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 123.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at NC State than Penn State York ($28,276.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Penn State York ($14,852 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 1.9% lower than costs at Penn State York ($12,748 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (84% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 8.8% larger than aid received Penn State York ($9,181 vs. $8,440)
NC State vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 214 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming NC State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Penn State York (72% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $1,900 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $55,300)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,036 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,818)
- NC State graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($214 vs. $277)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/