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Overview |
NC State | Utah | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
NC State | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $155 |
Diversity |
NC State | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Utah | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 34,734 students)
NC State vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Utah?
- University of Utah is 25.1% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Utah than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($28,697.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than NC State ($12,399 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 11.5% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,437 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 5.6% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($9,696 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 134 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Utah? 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 Utah and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Utah (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $4,100 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $57,200)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $5,782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,782)
- Utah graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($155 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/