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Overview |
NCA | UWT | ||
| Location | Poulsbo, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 119 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nca.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCA | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,677 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,870 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,178 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 68% |
Admission |
NCA | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 131 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 89 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
NCA | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCA | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $155 |
Diversity |
NCA | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
NCA | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NCA | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than NCA based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 119 students)
NCA vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCA or UWT?
- Northwest College of Art is 60.9% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($18,000.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.5% higher at UWT than Northwest College of Art ($39,687.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than NCA ($10,680 vs. $16,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 3.2% lower than costs at Northwest College of Art ($14,220 vs. $14,677)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest College of Art than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (74% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 16% larger than aid received Northwest College of Art ($12,961 vs. $11,178)
NCA vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCA or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or NCA .
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than NCA (67.9%)
NCA vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCA or UWT? 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 UWT and NCA.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $36,200 more per year than NCA graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $29,600)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than NCA graduates. ($155 vs. $320)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/