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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Texas A&M UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Arkansas Ohio State Purdue| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | OU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
NC State | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $206 |
Diversity |
NC State | OU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NC State | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NC State | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 28,308 students)
NC State vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or OU?
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is 32.8% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at NC State than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($28,276.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than OU ($14,852 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 23.8% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,748 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 15% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,561 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 60 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming NC State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or OU? 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 OU and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $57,200)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,782)
- OU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/