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Overview |
Cedar Valley College | NCTC | ||
| Location | Lancaster, TX | Gainesville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,030 | 7,360 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dcccd.edu | nctc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Valley College | NCTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,770 | $1,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,220 | $4,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,476 | $4,827 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $5,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 59% |
Admission |
Cedar Valley College | NCTC | ||
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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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Academics |
Cedar Valley College | NCTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Valley College | NCTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,800 | $37,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $6,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $69 |
Diversity |
Cedar Valley College | NCTC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cedar Valley College | NCTC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Valley College | NCTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Valley College is larger than than NCTC based on total student enrollment (8,030 students vs. 7,360 students)
Cedar Valley College vs. NCTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Valley College or NCTC?
- Cedar Valley College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($3,330.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Cedar Valley College than North Central Texas College ($5,220.00 vs. $4,944.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 117% lower than costs at Cedar Valley College ($4,827 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central Texas College than Cedar Valley College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central Texas College students is ?% larger than aid received Cedar Valley College ($5,111 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Valley College or NCTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCTC or Cedar Valley College .
Cedar Valley College vs. NCTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Valley 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 Cedar Valley College.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Cedar Valley College graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $31,800)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Valley College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $9,500)
- NCTC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Valley College graduates. ($69 vs. $98)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Valley College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/