| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,799 North Carolina Residents $32,847 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$70,702 |
| cheaper$12,101 North Carolina Residents $32,874 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$37,520 |
| Less$11,521 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,502 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,370 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,500 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier41.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter16.43% |
| Lower31.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable43.46% |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| Larger38,464 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,432 |
| Larger28,422 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,314 |
| Larger10,042 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,118 |
| Larger2,954 | Online Student Population | Smaller732 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher91% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 2,239 | Number of faculty | 1,559 |
| Lower$116,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$163,290 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.