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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 | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | SVU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
NC State | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $244 |
Diversity |
NC State | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NC State | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,053 students)
NC State vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 188.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at NC State than Southern Virginia University ($28,276.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than SVU ($14,852 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 39.3% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($9,150 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 12.1% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($9,181 vs. $8,188)
NC State vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 223 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming NC State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or SVU? 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 SVU and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Southern Virginia University (72% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $16,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $40,600)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,872 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,654)
- NC State graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($214 vs. $244)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/