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Overview |
Northwest Tech | Pratt Community College | ||
| Location | Goodland, KS | Pratt, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 666 | 1,202 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwktc.edu | prattcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Tech | Pratt Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $2,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $2,592 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $6,304 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,402 | $8,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,453 | $6,653 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 78% |
Admission |
Northwest Tech | Pratt Community 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 |
Northwest Tech | Pratt Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Tech | Pratt Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $67 |
Diversity |
Northwest Tech | Pratt Community College | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Northwest Tech | Pratt Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Tech | Pratt Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Community College is larger than than Northwest Tech based on total student enrollment (1,202 students vs. 666 students)
Northwest Tech vs. Pratt Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Tech or Pratt Community College?
- Pratt Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than Northwest Tech for in-state tuition ($2,176.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Pratt Community College than Northwest Kansas Technical College ($2,592.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pratt Community College than Northwest Tech ($8,433 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Kansas Technical College than Pratt Community College (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Community College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Northwest Kansas Technical College ($6,653 vs. $6,453)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Tech or Pratt Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Community College or Northwest Tech .
Northwest Tech vs. Pratt Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Tech or Pratt Community 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 Pratt Community College and Northwest Tech.
- Graduates from Northwest Kansas Technical College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Pratt Community College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $37,600)
- Pratt Community College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest Tech graduates. ($6,500 vs. $12,000)
- Pratt Community College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest Tech graduates. ($67 vs. $124)
- More Pratt Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Tech students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/