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Collin County Community College District Brookhaven College Cisco College Tarleton Weatherford College North Lake College Tarrant County College TSTC Waco| North Central Texas College | Ranger College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCTC | Ranger College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | Ranger, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | rangercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | Ranger College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $1,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $4,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | $4,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $9,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 72% |
Admission |
NCTC | Ranger College | ||
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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 |
NCTC | Ranger College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | Ranger College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $9,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $97 |
Diversity |
NCTC | Ranger College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NCTC | Ranger College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | Ranger College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than Ranger College based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 2,297 students)
NCTC vs. Ranger College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or Ranger College?
- Ranger College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($3,600.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Ranger College than North Central Texas College ($5,700.00 vs. $4,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ranger College than NCTC ($4,919 vs. $5,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 0.8% lower than costs at Ranger College ($4,827 vs. $4,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ranger College than North Central Texas College (72% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranger College students is 87.9% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($9,602 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or Ranger College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranger College or NCTC .
NCTC vs. Ranger College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or Ranger 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 Ranger College and NCTC.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Ranger College graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $32,200)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $2,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Ranger College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $9,400)
- NCTC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Ranger College graduates. ($69 vs. $97)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ranger College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/