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Overview |
Clark College | NSCC | ||
| Location | Vancouver, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,593 | 4,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clark.edu | northseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark College | NSCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,203 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,807 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,512 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,670 | $10,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,853 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 47% |
Admission |
Clark College | NSCC | ||
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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 |
Clark College | NSCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark College | NSCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $9,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $103 |
Diversity |
Clark College | NSCC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Clark College | NSCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Clark College | NSCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark College is larger than than NSCC based on total student enrollment (6,593 students vs. 4,675 students)
Clark College vs. NSCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark College or NSCC?
- Seattle Community College North Campus is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Clark College for in-state tuition ($4,458.00 vs. $4,203.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.2% higher at Clark College than Seattle Community College North Campus ($9,807.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark College than NSCC ($8,670 vs. $10,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark 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 Clark 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 7% larger than aid received Clark College ($7,332 vs. $6,853)
Which college is harder to get into, Clark College or NSCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSCC or Clark College .
Clark College vs. NSCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark College 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 Clark College.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College North Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Clark College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,700)
- Seattle Community College North Campus students graduate with a $2,503 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark College graduates. ($9,997 vs. $12,500)
- NSCC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clark College graduates. ($103 vs. $129)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/