| Boston vs. NCSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,680 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,895 North Carolina Residents $31,767 Out-of-State |
| expensive$35,900 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,819 North Carolina Residents $31,793 Out-of-State |
| More$47,075 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,676 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter16.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier47.17% |
| Favorable34.60% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower33.54% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,287 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,700 |
| Smaller9,982 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger26,254 |
| Smaller5,305 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,446 |
| Smaller814 | Online Student Population | Larger3,124 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| Lower6% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher9% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,394) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,379 | Number of faculties | 2,150 |
| Higher$149,402 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$108,689 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.