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Overview |
NSCC | Renton Technical College | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Renton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,675 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northseattle.edu | rtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSCC | Renton Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,458 | $3,882 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,947 | $4,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,952 | $11,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,047 | $8,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $8,445 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 68% |
Admission |
NSCC | Renton Technical 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 |
NSCC | Renton Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSCC | Renton Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,997 | $8,580 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $88 |
Diversity |
NSCC | Renton Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
NSCC | Renton Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSCC | Renton Technical College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College North Campus is larger than than Renton Technical College based on total student enrollment (4,675 students vs. 3,072 students)
NSCC vs. Renton Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSCC or Renton Technical College?
- Seattle Community College North Campus is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Renton Technical College for in-state tuition ($4,458.00 vs. $3,882.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at NSCC than Renton Technical College ($4,947.00 vs. $4,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Renton Technical College than NSCC ($8,163 vs. $10,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Renton Technical College are 59.2% lower than costs at Seattle Community College North Campus ($11,274 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Renton Technical College than Seattle Community College North Campus (68% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Renton Technical College students is 15.2% larger than aid received Seattle Community College North Campus ($8,445 vs. $7,332)
Which college is harder to get into, NSCC or Renton Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Renton Technical College or NSCC .
NSCC vs. Renton Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSCC or Renton Technical 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 Renton Technical College and NSCC.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College North Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than Renton Technical College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,500)
- Renton Technical College students graduate with a $1,417 lower median federal student loan debt than NSCC graduates. ($8,580 vs. $9,997)
- Renton Technical College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NSCC graduates. ($88 vs. $103)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/