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Bates Technical College Shoreline Community College Tacoma Community College Pierce College at Puyallup Edmonds Community College Seattle Central GRCC Everett Community College Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom BC- Bellevue College| Clover Park Technical College | Seattle Community College North Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CPTC | NSCC | ||
| Location | Lakewood, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,788 | 4,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cptc.edu | northseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
CPTC | NSCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,277 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,277 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,512 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,351 | $10,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,901 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 47% |
Admission |
CPTC | NSCC | ||
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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 | Sep 27, 2024 |
Academics |
CPTC | NSCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CPTC | NSCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,212 | $9,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $115 | $103 |
Diversity |
CPTC | NSCC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
CPTC | NSCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CPTC | NSCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College North Campus is larger than than CPTC based on total student enrollment (4,675 students vs. 2,788 students)
CPTC vs. NSCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CPTC or NSCC?
- Clover Park Technical College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than NSCC for in-state tuition ($5,277.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at CPTC than Seattle Community College North Campus ($5,277.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clover Park Technical College than NSCC ($6,351 vs. $10,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clover Park Technical College are 8.7% lower than costs at Seattle Community College North Campus ($16,512 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Community College North Campus than Clover Park Technical College (47% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Community College North Campus students is 24.3% larger than aid received Clover Park Technical College ($7,332 vs. $5,901)
Which college is harder to get into, CPTC or NSCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSCC or CPTC .
CPTC vs. NSCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CPTC or NSCC? 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 NSCC and CPTC.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College North Campus earn on average $6,100 more per year than CPTC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $36,600)
- Seattle Community College North Campus students graduate with a $1,215 lower median federal student loan debt than CPTC graduates. ($9,997 vs. $11,212)
- NSCC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than CPTC graduates. ($103 vs. $115)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/