| NCSU vs. Miami |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #53 in National Universities #2 in Florida 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$62,616 |
| cheaper$12,101 North Carolina Residents $32,874 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$46,870 |
| Less$11,521 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$37,436 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,370 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,400 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier41.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter18.90% |
| Favorable31.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.26% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,464 | Total Enrollment | Smaller19,852 |
| Larger28,422 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,250 |
| Larger10,042 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,602 |
| Larger2,954 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,024 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| 94% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| 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: 4,495) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,450) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 2,239 | Number of faculty | 2,049 |
| Lower$116,376 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$144,898 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.