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Overview |
Independence Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Location | Independence, KS | Goodland, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 666 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indycc.edu | nwktc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Independence Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,920 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,310 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,100 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,038 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,687 | $6,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Independence 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Independence Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Independence Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,197 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $53 | $124 |
Diversity |
Independence Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Independence Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Independence Community College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Independence Community College is larger than than Northwest Tech based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 666 students)
Independence Community College vs. Northwest Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Independence Community College or Northwest Tech?
- Independence Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than Northwest Tech for in-state tuition ($2,100.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Independence Community College than Northwest Kansas Technical College ($2,310.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Independence Community College than Northwest Tech ($7,038 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Independence Community College than Northwest Kansas Technical College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Kansas Technical College students is 13.5% larger than aid received Independence Community College ($6,453 vs. $5,687)
Which college is harder to get into, Independence 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 Independence Community College .
Independence Community College vs. Northwest Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Independence 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 Independence Community College.
- Graduates from Northwest Kansas Technical College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Independence Community College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $29,300)
- Independence Community College students graduate with a $6,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest Tech graduates. ($5,197 vs. $12,000)
- Independence Community College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest Tech graduates. ($53 vs. $124)
- More Northwest Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Independence Community College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/