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Overview |
NCTC | Richland College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 20,032 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | dcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | Richland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $5,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $10,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
NCTC | Richland 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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Academics |
NCTC | Richland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | Richland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $8,857 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $91 |
Diversity |
NCTC | Richland College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
NCTC | Richland College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | Richland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Richland College is larger than than NCTC based on total student enrollment (20,032 students vs. 7,360 students)
NCTC vs. Richland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or Richland College?
- Richland College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($3,330.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Richland College than North Central Texas College ($5,220.00 vs. $4,944.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 117% lower than costs at Richland College ($4,827 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central Texas College than Richland College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central Texas College students is ?% larger than aid received Richland College ($5,111 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or Richland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Richland College or NCTC .
NCTC vs. Richland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or Richland 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 Richland College and NCTC.
- Graduates from Richland College earn on average $1,000 more per year than NCTC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,200)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $2,107 lower median federal student loan debt than Richland College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $8,857)
- NCTC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Richland College graduates. ($69 vs. $91)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Richland College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/