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Collin County Community College District Brookhaven College Weatherford College North Lake College Tarrant County College| North Central Texas College | Southwest Career College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCTC | Southwest Career College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | southwestcareercollege.com | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | Southwest Career College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $14,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $14,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $4,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | $18,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $5,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 94% |
Admission |
NCTC | Southwest Career 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 | Southwest Career College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | Southwest Career College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $160 |
Diversity |
NCTC | Southwest Career College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
NCTC | Southwest Career College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | Southwest Career College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than Southwest Career College based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 1,596 students)
NCTC vs. Southwest Career College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or Southwest Career College?
- Southwest Career College is 407.2% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($14,000.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at Southwest Career College than North Central Texas College ($14,000.00 vs. $4,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central Texas College than Southwest Career College ($5,045 vs. $18,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Career College are 11.2% lower than costs at North Central Texas College ($4,340 vs. $4,827)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Career College than North Central Texas College (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Career College students is 16.3% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($5,946 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or Southwest Career College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Career College or NCTC .
NCTC vs. Southwest Career College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or Southwest Career 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 Southwest Career College and NCTC.
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Career College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $15,500)
- NCTC graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Career College graduates. ($69 vs. $160)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Career College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/