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U. South Carolina-Columbia
North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    North Carolina State University at Raleigh is more diverse (index 0.54 vs. 0.46)

    Diversity index
  2. 2

    U. South Carolina-Columbia is a bit larger (29,820 vs. 27,371)

    Undergrads
  3. 3

    North Carolina State University at Raleigh has 0 pts more Pell recipients than U. South Carolina-Columbia (20% vs. 19%)

    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
U. South Carolina-Columbia29.8K
North Carolina State University at Raleigh27.4K
Pell Grant share
U. South Carolina-Columbia19%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh20%
First-gen share
U. South Carolina-Columbia20%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh19%
Diversity index
U. South Carolina-Columbia0.46
North Carolina State University at Raleigh0.54

Who they are

Men
U. South Carolina-Columbia41%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh50%
Part-time students
U. South Carolina-Columbia3%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh6%
Students 25 and older
U. South Carolina-Columbia3%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh5%

Race & ethnicity

U. South Carolina-Columbia
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
U. South Carolina-Columbia54%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh86%
First-years from other states
U. South Carolina-Columbia45%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh12%
First-years from abroad
U. South Carolina-Columbia1%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh1%
New transfer students this fall
U. South Carolina-Columbia1,414
North Carolina State University at Raleigh1,659
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
U. South Carolina-Columbia16%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh22%

Campus

U. South Carolina-Columbia
Midsize cityNCAA D-I FBS · Southeastern ConferenceROTCStudy abroad
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.

PolicyU. South Carolina-ColumbiaNorth 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 careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)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