| NCSU vs. FSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,799 North Carolina Residents $32,847 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,517 Florida Residents $21,683 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,101 North Carolina Residents $32,874 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State |
| More$11,521 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,848 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier41.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter24.22% |
| Favorable31.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.89% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller38,464 | Total Enrollment | Larger43,889 |
| Smaller28,422 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,720 |
| Smaller10,042 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,169 |
| Smaller2,954 | Online Student Population | Larger5,761 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,394) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,239 | Number of faculty | 2,167 |
| Lower$116,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,911 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.