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Overview |
NCTC | Western Texas College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | Snyder, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 1,392 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | wtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | Western Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $1,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $4,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $5,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | $5,816 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 62% |
Admission |
NCTC | Western Texas 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 | Western Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | Western Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $8,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $91 |
Diversity |
NCTC | Western Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
NCTC | Western Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | Western Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than Western Texas College based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 1,392 students)
NCTC vs. Western Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or Western Texas College?
- Western Texas College is 18.6% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($3,272.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at NCTC than Western Texas College ($4,944.00 vs. $4,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central Texas College than Western Texas College ($5,045 vs. $5,816)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 14.1% lower than costs at Western Texas College ($4,827 vs. $5,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Texas College than North Central Texas College (62% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Texas College students is 21% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($6,185 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or Western Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Texas College or NCTC .
NCTC vs. Western Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or Western Texas 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 Western Texas College and NCTC.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Western Texas College graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $36,200)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $2,069 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Texas College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $8,819)
- NCTC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Western Texas College graduates. ($69 vs. $91)
- More Western Texas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCTC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/