College comparison

NC State vs University of South Florida

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	University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Acceptance rateNorth Carolina State University at Raleigh is more selective	42%	43%
SAT (25–75)	1300–1470	1130–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	27,371	37,207
Avg net price	$17,303	$9,812
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Raleigh, NC	Tampa, FL

Quick answers

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is more selective: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and University of South Florida's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1300–1470 at North Carolina State University at Raleigh and 1130–1320 at University of South Florida. 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.