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JMU Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte Mason UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | VCU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 83% |
Admission |
NC State | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
NC State | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $240 |
Diversity |
NC State | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NC State | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NC State | VCU | ||
| 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 VCU based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 28,082 students)
NC State vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 90.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at VCU than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($33,726.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than VCU ($14,852 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 3.8% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,279 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (83% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 37.1% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,583 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or NC State .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 167 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming NC State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or VCU? 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 VCU and NC State.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (72% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $9,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $47,500)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,468 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,250)
- NC State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/