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Overview |
UA Huntsville | NC State | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $214 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or NC State?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 54.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at NC State than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($28,276.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than UA Huntsville ($14,852 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 14.6% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,122 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 2.2% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($9,181 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 43 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming NC State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
UA Huntsville vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (72% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $6,700 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $50,500)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,718 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,500)
- NC State graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($214 vs. $242)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/