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| Colby Community College | Northwest Kansas Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Location | Colby, KS | Goodland, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,380 | 666 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colbycc.edu | nwktc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,509 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,199 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,174 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,128 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,575 | $6,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
Colby 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 | 2.96 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Colby Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $124 |
Diversity |
Colby Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Colby Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Colby 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
- Colby Community College is larger than than Northwest Tech based on total student enrollment (1,380 students vs. 666 students)
Colby Community College vs. Northwest Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby Community College or Northwest Tech?
- Colby Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than Northwest Tech for in-state tuition ($2,659.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Colby Community College than Northwest Kansas Technical College ($4,199.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Community College than Northwest Tech ($8,128 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Kansas Technical College than Colby Community College (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Kansas Technical College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Colby Community College ($6,453 vs. $5,575)
Which college is harder to get into, Colby 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 Colby Community College .
Colby Community College vs. Northwest Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby 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 Colby Community College.
- Graduates from Northwest Kansas Technical College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Colby Community College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $35,600)
- Colby Community College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest Tech graduates. ($6,500 vs. $12,000)
- Colby Community College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest Tech graduates. ($67 vs. $124)
- More Colby Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Tech students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/