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Overview |
Northark | NWACC | ||
| Location | Harrison, AR | Bentonville, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,856 | 7,593 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northark.edu | nwacc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northark | NWACC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,016 | $1,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,392 | $3,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $9,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,168 | $6,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,041 | $3,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Northark | NWACC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Northark | NWACC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northark | NWACC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $142 |
Diversity |
Northark | NWACC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Northark | NWACC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Northark | NWACC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- NorthWest Arkansas Community College is larger than than Northark based on total student enrollment (7,593 students vs. 1,856 students)
Northark vs. NWACC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northark or NWACC?
- NorthWest Arkansas Community College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Northark for in-state tuition ($3,480.00 vs. $2,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Northark than NorthWest Arkansas Community College ($4,392.00 vs. $3,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at NorthWest Arkansas Community College than Northark ($6,578 vs. $8,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Arkansas College are 55.4% lower than costs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College ($6,000 vs. $9,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Arkansas College than NorthWest Arkansas Community College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Arkansas College students is 77.7% larger than aid received NorthWest Arkansas Community College ($7,041 vs. $3,963)
Which college is harder to get into, Northark or NWACC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWACC or Northark .
Northark vs. NWACC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northark or NWACC? 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 NWACC and Northark.
- Graduates from NorthWest Arkansas Community College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Northark graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $28,400)
- North Arkansas College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NWACC graduates. ($8,000 vs. $13,750)
- Northark graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than NWACC graduates. ($82 vs. $142)
- More NWACC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northark students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/