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Shoreline Community College Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute Skagit Valley College Edmonds Community College GRCC Seattle Central Tacoma Community College Everett Community College BC- Bellevue College| Seattle Community College North Campus | Whatcom Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSCC | Whatcom Community College | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,675 | 3,340 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northseattle.edu | ctc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSCC | Whatcom Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,458 | $3,527 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,947 | $8,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,952 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,047 | $9,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $7,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 48% |
Admission |
NSCC | Whatcom 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 |
NSCC | Whatcom Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSCC | Whatcom Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,997 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $98 |
Diversity |
NSCC | Whatcom Community College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
NSCC | Whatcom Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 7% | ||
Campus |
NSCC | Whatcom Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College North Campus is larger than than Whatcom Community College based on total student enrollment (4,675 students vs. 3,340 students)
NSCC vs. Whatcom Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSCC or Whatcom Community College?
- Seattle Community College North Campus is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Whatcom Community College for in-state tuition ($4,458.00 vs. $3,527.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Whatcom Community College than Seattle Community College North Campus ($8,786.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whatcom Community College than NSCC ($9,156 vs. $10,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whatcom Community College are 0% lower than costs at Seattle Community College North Campus ($17,952 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whatcom Community College than Seattle Community College North Campus (48% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Community College North Campus students is 3.5% larger than aid received Whatcom Community College ($7,332 vs. $7,085)
Which college is harder to get into, NSCC or Whatcom Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whatcom Community College or NSCC .
NSCC vs. Whatcom Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSCC or Whatcom 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 Whatcom Community College and NSCC.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College North Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than Whatcom Community College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,300)
- Whatcom Community College students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than NSCC graduates. ($9,500 vs. $9,997)
- Whatcom Community College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than NSCC graduates. ($98 vs. $103)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/