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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Tennessee Ole Miss UNC Charlotte Auburn LSU UofSC Penn State ASU ECU| The University of Alabama | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | NC State | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 50% |
Admission |
Alabama | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $214 |
Diversity |
Alabama | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than NC State based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 37,323 students)
Alabama vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or NC State?
- The University of Alabama is 69.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Alabama than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($32,400.00 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 Alabama ($14,860 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 8.2% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,719 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (72% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 38.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($16,394 vs. $11,811)
Alabama vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 83 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming NC State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than NC State (39.8%)
Alabama vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or NC State? 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 NC State and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than The University of Alabama (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $7,300 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $49,900)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,968 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,750)
- NC State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/