North Carolina State University at Raleigh vs University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill vs University of North Carolina at Charlotte
This page compares North Carolina State University at Raleigh, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and University of North Carolina at Charlotte — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in North Carolina. North Carolina State University at Raleigh has the largest enrollment (27,371). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($72,200). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $8,799 | $8,994 | $7,239 |
| Average net price | $17,303 | $11,655 | $15,435 |
| Median student debt | $20,121 | $14,000 | $21,500 |
| Enrollment | 27,371 | 20,752 | 24,453 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 84.8% | 91.2% | 69.0% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $57,623 | $57,057 | $48,812 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $68,758 | $72,200 | $57,289 |
| Admission rate | 41.7% | 15.3% | 79.6% |
| Average SAT score | 1,376 | 1,439 | 1,231 |