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| Allen County Community College | Northwest Kansas Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allen Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Location | Iola, KS | Goodland, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,007 | 666 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencc.edu | nwktc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,708 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $1,708 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,976 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,225 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,759 | $6,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Allen Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,993 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $124 |
Diversity |
Allen Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Allen Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Allen Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allen County Community College is larger than than Northwest Tech based on total student enrollment (2,007 students vs. 666 students)
Allen Community College vs. Northwest Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen Community College or Northwest Tech?
- Allen County Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than Northwest Tech for in-state tuition ($1,708.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Allen Community College than Northwest Kansas Technical College ($1,708.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen County Community College than Northwest Tech ($9,225 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen County Community College than Northwest Kansas Technical College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Kansas Technical College students is 71.7% larger than aid received Allen County Community College ($6,453 vs. $3,759)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen Community College or Northwest Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Tech or Allen Community College .
Allen Community College vs. Northwest Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen Community College or Northwest Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwest Tech and Allen Community College.
- Graduates from Northwest Kansas Technical College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Allen Community College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $34,000)
- Allen County Community College students graduate with a $5,007 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest Tech graduates. ($6,993 vs. $12,000)
- Allen Community College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest Tech graduates. ($72 vs. $124)
- More Northwest Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen Community College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/