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Overview |
NCTC | Grayson County College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | Denison, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 3,938 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | grayson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | Grayson County College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $1,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $4,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $7,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | $5,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $7,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
NCTC | Grayson County College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NCTC | Grayson County College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | Grayson County College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $82 |
Diversity |
NCTC | Grayson County College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NCTC | Grayson County College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | Grayson County College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than Grayson County College based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 3,938 students)
NCTC vs. Grayson County College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or Grayson County College?
- North Central Texas College and Grayson County College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($2,760.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at NCTC than Grayson County College ($4,944.00 vs. $4,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central Texas College than Grayson County College ($5,045 vs. $5,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 51.8% lower than costs at Grayson County College ($4,827 vs. $7,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grayson County College than North Central Texas College (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grayson County College students is 42% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($7,256 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or Grayson County College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grayson County College or NCTC .
NCTC vs. Grayson County College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or Grayson County College? 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 Grayson County College and NCTC.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Grayson County College graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $35,500)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Grayson County College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $8,000)
- NCTC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Grayson County College graduates. ($69 vs. $82)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grayson County College 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/