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