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BC Lehigh Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate UofSC Penn State ASU| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Villanova | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 10,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $63,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $63,806 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $37,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $42,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 47% |
Admission |
NC State | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 23,127 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 5,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $273 |
Diversity |
NC State | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 77% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Villanova based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 10,111 students)
NC State vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 876.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($63,806.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Villanova than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($63,806.00 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 Villanova ($14,860 vs. $37,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 23.2% lower than costs at Villanova University ($13,719 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Villanova University (50% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 263.6% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($42,948 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or NC State .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 62 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at NC State (3.83)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (39.8%) than Villanova (25.1%)
NC State vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Villanova? 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 Villanova and NC State.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (90% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $27,900 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $5,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,497)
- NC State graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($214 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/