College comparison

NC State vs Georgia

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	NC State Raleigh, NC	Georgia Athens, GA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Georgia is more selective	42%	38%
SAT (25–75)	1300–1470	1270–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	27,371	32,137
Avg net price	$17,303	$13,936
Median earnings (10 yr)NC State reports higher median earnings	$68,758	$68,726
Graduation rate	85%	90%
Median debt	$20,121	$18,500
Economic mobility	—	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh or University of Georgia harder to get into?

University of Georgia is more selective: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and University of Georgia's is approximately 38% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for North Carolina State University at Raleigh vs University of Georgia?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1300–1470 at North Carolina State University at Raleigh and 1270–1480 at University of Georgia. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.