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Florida State
North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Florida State has 8 pts more first-gen students than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (28% vs. 19%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    Florida State is more diverse (index 0.60 vs. 0.54)

    Diversity index
  3. 3

    Florida State has 3 pts more Pell recipients than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (23% vs. 20%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Florida State32.2K
North Carolina State University at Raleigh27.4K
Pell Grant share
Florida State23%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh20%
First-gen share
Florida State28%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh19%
Diversity index
Florida State0.60
North Carolina State University at Raleigh0.54

Who they are

Men
Florida State44%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh50%
Part-time students
Florida State9%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh6%
Students 25 and older
Florida State3%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh5%

Race & ethnicity

Florida State
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Florida State80%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh86%
First-years from other states
Florida State19%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh12%
First-years from abroad
Florida State1%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh1%
New transfer students this fall
Florida State2,307
North Carolina State University at Raleigh1,659
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Florida State28%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh22%

Campus

Florida State
Midsize cityNCAA D-I FBS · Atlantic Coast ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Large cityNCAA D-I FBS · Atlantic Coast ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyFlorida StateNorth Carolina State University at Raleigh
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related care–Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why