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Overview |
Amarillo College | NCTC | ||
| Location | Amarillo, TX | Gainesville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,988 | 7,360 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | actx.edu | nctc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amarillo College | NCTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $1,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,664 | $4,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,310 | $4,827 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,903 | $5,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,759 | $5,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 59% |
Admission |
Amarillo College | NCTC | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Amarillo College | NCTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $37,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,825 | $6,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $69 |
Diversity |
Amarillo College | NCTC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 22% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Amarillo College | NCTC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Amarillo College | NCTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Amarillo College is larger than than NCTC based on total student enrollment (8,988 students vs. 7,360 students)
Amarillo College vs. NCTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amarillo College or NCTC?
- North Central Texas College is 144.7% more expensive to attend than Amarillo College for in-state tuition ($2,760.00 vs. $1,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at NCTC than Amarillo College ($4,944.00 vs. $2,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amarillo College than NCTC ($4,903 vs. $5,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 51.4% lower than costs at Amarillo College ($4,827 vs. $7,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Amarillo College than North Central Texas College (70% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amarillo College students is 12.7% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($5,759 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, Amarillo College or NCTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCTC or Amarillo College .
Amarillo College vs. NCTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amarillo College or NCTC? 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 NCTC and Amarillo College.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $800 more per year than Amarillo College graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $36,400)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $4,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Amarillo College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $10,825)
- NCTC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Amarillo College graduates. ($69 vs. $111)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amarillo College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/