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Overview |
NCTC | Kilgore College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | Kilgore, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 5,189 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | kilgore.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | Kilgore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $1,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $4,368 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $6,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | $7,655 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $7,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
NCTC | Kilgore College | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NCTC | Kilgore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | Kilgore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $124 |
Diversity |
NCTC | Kilgore College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NCTC | Kilgore College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | Kilgore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than Kilgore College based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 5,189 students)
NCTC vs. Kilgore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or Kilgore College?
- Kilgore College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($3,168.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at NCTC than Kilgore College ($4,944.00 vs. $4,368.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central Texas College than Kilgore College ($5,045 vs. $7,655)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 36.2% lower than costs at Kilgore College ($4,827 vs. $6,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kilgore College than North Central Texas College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kilgore College students is 43.9% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($7,354 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or Kilgore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kilgore College or NCTC .
NCTC vs. Kilgore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or Kilgore 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 Kilgore College and NCTC.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Kilgore College graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $33,700)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kilgore College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $12,000)
- NCTC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Kilgore College graduates. ($69 vs. $124)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kilgore College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/