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Overview |
Cowley College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Location | Arkansas City, KS | Goodland, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,230 | 666 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cowley.edu | nwktc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cowley College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,950 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,750 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,396 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,257 | $6,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Cowley College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Cowley College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cowley College | Northwest Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $124 |
Diversity |
Cowley College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cowley College | Northwest Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Cowley College | 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
- Cowley County Community College is larger than than Northwest Tech based on total student enrollment (2,230 students vs. 666 students)
Cowley College vs. Northwest Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cowley College or Northwest Tech?
- Cowley County Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than Northwest Tech for in-state tuition ($2,250.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Cowley College than Northwest Kansas Technical College ($3,750.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cowley County Community College than Northwest Tech ($8,396 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cowley County Community College than Northwest Kansas Technical College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Kansas Technical College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Cowley County Community College ($6,453 vs. $6,257)
Which college is harder to get into, Cowley College or Northwest Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Tech or Cowley College .
Cowley College vs. Northwest Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cowley College 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 Cowley College.
- Graduates from Northwest Kansas Technical College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Cowley College graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $36,300)
- Cowley County Community College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest Tech graduates. ($8,000 vs. $12,000)
- Cowley College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest Tech graduates. ($82 vs. $124)
- More Northwest Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cowley College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/