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Overview |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | NCTC | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Gainesville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 175 | 7,360 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vettechinstitute.edu | nctc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | NCTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $1,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $4,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,400 | $4,827 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,360 | $5,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $5,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 59% |
Admission |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | NCTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | - | ||
| Admitted | 48 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | NCTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | NCTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,500 | $37,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $6,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $69 |
Diversity |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | NCTC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | NCTC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | NCTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than Vet Tech Institute of Houston based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 175 students)
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. NCTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or NCTC?
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 405.8% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.4% higher at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than North Central Texas College ($13,960.00 vs. $4,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central Texas College than Vet Tech Institute of Houston ($5,045 vs. $13,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 11.9% lower than costs at Vet Tech Institute of Houston ($4,827 vs. $5,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than North Central Texas College (85% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vet Tech Institute of Houston students is 29% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($6,595 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or NCTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCTC or Vet Tech Institute of Houston .
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. NCTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or NCTC? 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 NCTC and Vet Tech Institute of Houston.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $30,500)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($6,750 vs. $12,000)
- NCTC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($69 vs. $124)
- More Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCTC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/