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| Manhattan Area Technical College | Northwest Kansas Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MATC | Northwest Tech | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Goodland, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 909 | 666 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattantech.edu | nwktc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MATC | Northwest Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,659 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,945 | $6,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MATC | 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 |
MATC | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MATC | Northwest Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $124 |
Diversity |
MATC | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MATC | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 46% | ||
Campus |
MATC | Northwest Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan Area Technical College is larger than than Northwest Tech based on total student enrollment (909 students vs. 666 students)
MATC vs. Northwest Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MATC or Northwest Tech?
- Manhattan Area Technical College is ?% more expensive to attend than Northwest Tech for in-state tuition ($5,700.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at MATC than Northwest Kansas Technical College ($5,700.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Area Technical College than Northwest Tech ($11,659 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Area Technical College than Northwest Kansas Technical College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Kansas Technical College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Manhattan Area Technical College ($6,453 vs. $5,945)
Which college is harder to get into, MATC or Northwest Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Tech or MATC .
MATC vs. Northwest Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MATC 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 MATC.
- Graduates from Manhattan Area Technical College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northwest Tech graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,200)
- Manhattan Area Technical College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest Tech graduates. ($10,500 vs. $12,000)
- MATC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest Tech graduates. ($108 vs. $124)
- More MATC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Tech students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/