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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Iowa ISU| University of Nebraska Lincoln | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | NC State | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 71% |
Admission |
Nebraska | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $214 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Nebraska | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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 Nebraska based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or NC State?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 18.9% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($7,770.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at NC State than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($28,276.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Nebraska ($14,852 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 2.6% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,430 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 19.2% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($10,941 vs. $9,181)
Nebraska vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 119 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than NC State (47.2%)
Nebraska vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $7,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $49,600)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $918 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,782 vs. $21,700)
- NC State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($214 vs. $224)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/