| NCSU vs. ND |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#72 in National Universities #4 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in National Universities #150 in World University Rankings #1 in Indiana 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,895 North Carolina Residents $31,767 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,693 |
| cheaper$11,819 North Carolina Residents $31,793 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$62,502 |
| Less$8,676 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$45,321 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,360 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,510 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier47.17% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter12.91% |
| Lower33.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable59.54% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger36,700 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,105 |
| Larger26,254 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,971 |
| Larger10,446 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,134 |
| Larger3,124 | Online Student Population | Smaller269 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower84% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower94% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| 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: 6,831) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,316) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 2,150 | Number of faculties | 1,370 |
| Lower$108,689 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$144,593 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.