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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU William & Mary Davidson ECU University of Richmond Ohio State| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 63% |
Admission |
NC State | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $222 |
Diversity |
NC State | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NC State | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 75% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 2,277 students)
NC State vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 868.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.3% higher at Washington and Lee than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($63,315.00 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 Washington and Lee ($14,860 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 28.9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,719 vs. $17,685)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (63% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 393.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($58,323 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or NC State .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 131 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee (17.4%)
NC State vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and NC State.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $31,800 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $718 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($20,782 vs. $21,500)
- NC State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/