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| Hesston College | Northwest Kansas Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hesston | Northwest Tech | ||
| Location | Hesston, KS | Goodland, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 325 | 666 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hesston.edu | nwktc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hesston | Northwest Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,472 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,472 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,994 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,271 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,426 | $6,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hesston | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Hesston | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hesston | Northwest Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $124 |
Diversity |
Hesston | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hesston | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Hesston | Northwest Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Kansas Technical College is larger than than Hesston based on total student enrollment (666 students vs. 325 students)
Hesston vs. Northwest Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hesston or Northwest Tech?
- Hesston College is ?% more expensive to attend than Northwest Tech for in-state tuition ($29,472.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Hesston than Northwest Kansas Technical College ($29,472.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Kansas Technical College than Hesston ($12,402 vs. $21,271)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hesston College than Northwest Kansas Technical College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hesston College students is 247.5% larger than aid received Northwest Kansas Technical College ($22,426 vs. $6,453)
Which college is harder to get into, Hesston or Northwest Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Tech or Hesston .
Hesston vs. Northwest Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hesston or Northwest Tech? 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 Northwest Tech and Hesston.
- Graduates from Hesston College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Northwest Tech graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,200)
- Northwest Kansas Technical College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hesston graduates. ($12,000 vs. $14,000)
- Northwest Tech graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hesston graduates. ($124 vs. $144)
- More Hesston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Tech students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/