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UT Dallas Texas A&M Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UTSA UNC Charlotte Michigan UofSC SMU Penn State ASU| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 53,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $11,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $14,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $18,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $12,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 47% |
Admission |
NC State | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 66,109 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 19,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 29.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1230/1490 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $230 |
Diversity |
NC State | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
NC State | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 37,323 students)
NC State vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 78.7% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($11,678.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at UT Austin than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($42,778.00 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 UT Austin ($14,860 vs. $18,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($13,719 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than The University of Texas at Austin (50% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Austin students is 2.1% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,060 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or NC State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 33 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming NC State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UT Austin (29)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
NC State vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and NC State.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $11,400 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $1,468 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($20,782 vs. $22,250)
- NC State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($214 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/