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Overview |
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute | NSCC | ||
| Location | Bellingham, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,632 | 4,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ctc.edu | northseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute | NSCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,102 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,881 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,512 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,804 | $10,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,639 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 47% |
Admission |
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute | NSCC | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute | NSCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute | NSCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $9,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $103 |
Diversity |
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute | NSCC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 13% |
Students |
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute | NSCC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute | NSCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College North Campus is larger than than Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute based on total student enrollment (4,675 students vs. 1,632 students)
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute vs. NSCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute or NSCC?
- Seattle Community College North Campus is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute for in-state tuition ($4,458.00 vs. $3,102.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at NSCC than Bellingham Technical College ($4,947.00 vs. $3,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellingham Technical College than NSCC ($6,804 vs. $10,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellingham Technical College are 8.7% lower than costs at Seattle Community College North Campus ($16,512 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellingham Technical College than Seattle Community College North Campus (61% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellingham Technical College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Seattle Community College North Campus ($7,639 vs. $7,332)
Which college is harder to get into, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute or NSCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSCC or Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute .
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute vs. NSCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute or NSCC? 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 NSCC and Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute.
- Graduates from Bellingham Technical College earn on average $800 more per year than NSCC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,700)
- Seattle Community College North Campus students graduate with a $4,503 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute graduates. ($9,997 vs. $14,500)
- NSCC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute graduates. ($103 vs. $149)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/