| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$70,702 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,799 North Carolina Residents $32,847 Out-of-State |
| expensive$37,520 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,101 North Carolina Residents $32,874 Out-of-State |
| More$46,502 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,521 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,500 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter16.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier41.74% |
| Favorable43.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.76% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller15,432 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,464 |
| Smaller10,314 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,422 |
| Smaller5,118 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,042 |
| Smaller732 | Online Student Population | Larger2,954 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower85% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher96% | 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,559 | Number of faculty | 2,239 |
| Higher$163,290 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,376 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.