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Overview |
NC State | UC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 64% |
Admission |
NC State | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $237 |
Diversity |
NC State | UC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NC State | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NC State | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 36,700 students)
NC State vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 75.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at NC State than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($28,276.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than UC ($14,852 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,748 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (71% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,181 vs. $8,733)
NC State vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 99 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming NC State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or UC? 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 UC and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $11,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $45,600)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,218 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/