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Trinidad State Junior College| Colorado Northwestern Community College | Northeastern Junior College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNCC | NJC | ||
| Location | Rangely, CO | Sterling, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,179 | 1,446 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cncc.edu | njc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNCC | NJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,754 | $4,692 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,258 | $7,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,356 | $7,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,323 | $14,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,151 | $5,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
CNCC | NJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CNCC | NJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNCC | NJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $98 |
Diversity |
CNCC | NJC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
CNCC | NJC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CNCC | NJC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Junior College is larger than than CNCC based on total student enrollment (1,446 students vs. 1,179 students)
CNCC vs. NJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNCC or NJC?
- Northeastern Junior College is 25% more expensive to attend than CNCC for in-state tuition ($4,692.00 vs. $3,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at NJC than Colorado Northwestern Community College ($7,038.00 vs. $6,258.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Northwestern Community College than NJC ($13,323 vs. $14,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Junior College are 11.3% lower than costs at Colorado Northwestern Community College ($7,506 vs. $8,356)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Northwestern Community College than Northeastern Junior College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Northwestern Community College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Northeastern Junior College ($8,151 vs. $5,771)
Which college is harder to get into, CNCC or NJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJC or CNCC .
CNCC vs. NJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNCC or NJC? 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 NJC and CNCC.
- Graduates from Colorado Northwestern Community College earn on average $4,300 more per year than NJC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,700)
- Northeastern Junior College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNCC graduates. ($9,500 vs. $12,000)
- NJC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CNCC graduates. ($98 vs. $124)
- More NJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNCC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/