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Collin County Community College District Brookhaven College Weatherford College North Lake College Tarrant County College| Coastal Bend College | North Central Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | NCTC | ||
| Location | Beeville, TX | Gainesville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,899 | 7,360 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastalbend.edu | nctc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | NCTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,100 | $1,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,410 | $4,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $4,827 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,818 | $5,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,289 | $5,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 59% |
Admission |
CBC | NCTC | ||
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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 |
CBC | NCTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | NCTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,900 | $37,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $69 |
Diversity |
CBC | NCTC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CBC | NCTC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CBC | NCTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 3,899 students)
CBC vs. NCTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or NCTC?
- Coastal Bend College is 43.5% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($3,960.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at NCTC than Coastal Bend College ($4,944.00 vs. $4,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Bend College than NCTC ($4,818 vs. $5,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 28.4% lower than costs at Coastal Bend College ($4,827 vs. $6,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coastal Bend College than North Central Texas College (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Bend College students is 23% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($6,289 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or NCTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCTC or CBC .
CBC vs. NCTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $5,300 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $31,900)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/