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Shoreline Community College Edmonds Community College Seattle Central Tacoma Community College GRCC Everett Community College BC- Bellevue College| Seattle Community College North Campus | Yakima Valley Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSCC | YVCC | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Yakima, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,675 | 3,279 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northseattle.edu | yvcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSCC | YVCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,458 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,947 | $4,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,952 | $8,903 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,047 | $10,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $5,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 72% |
Admission |
NSCC | YVCC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 12, 2025 |
Academics |
NSCC | YVCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSCC | YVCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,997 | $11,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $117 |
Diversity |
NSCC | YVCC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
NSCC | YVCC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NSCC | YVCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College North Campus is larger than than YVCC based on total student enrollment (4,675 students vs. 3,279 students)
NSCC vs. YVCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSCC or YVCC?
- Seattle Community College North Campus and YVCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,458.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at YVCC than Seattle Community College North Campus ($4,948.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yakima Valley Community College than NSCC ($10,036 vs. $10,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yakima Valley Community College are 101.6% lower than costs at Seattle Community College North Campus ($8,903 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yakima Valley Community College than Seattle Community College North Campus (72% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Community College North Campus students is 22.8% larger than aid received Yakima Valley Community College ($7,332 vs. $5,971)
Which college is harder to get into, NSCC or YVCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YVCC or NSCC .
NSCC vs. YVCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSCC or YVCC? 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 YVCC and NSCC.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College North Campus earn on average $7,600 more per year than YVCC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $35,100)
- Seattle Community College North Campus students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than YVCC graduates. ($9,997 vs. $11,334)
- NSCC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than YVCC graduates. ($103 vs. $117)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/