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Collin County Community College District Brookhaven College Weatherford College North Lake College SOWELA Tarrant County College| North Central Texas College | Lamar State College Orange | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCTC | Lamar State College-Orange | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | Orange, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 2,682 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | lsco.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | Lamar State College-Orange | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $1,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $3,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | $2,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $5,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 60% |
Admission |
NCTC | Lamar State College-Orange | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
NCTC | Lamar State College-Orange | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | Lamar State College-Orange | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $118 |
Diversity |
NCTC | Lamar State College-Orange | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NCTC | Lamar State College-Orange | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | Lamar State College-Orange | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than Lamar State College-Orange based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 2,682 students)
NCTC vs. Lamar State College-Orange Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or Lamar State College-Orange?
- North Central Texas College is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar State College-Orange for in-state tuition ($2,760.00 vs. $1,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.2% higher at Lamar State College-Orange than North Central Texas College ($12,912.00 vs. $4,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar State College Orange than NCTC ($2,321 vs. $5,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar State College Orange are 37.9% lower than costs at North Central Texas College ($3,500 vs. $4,827)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar State College Orange than North Central Texas College (60% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central Texas College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Lamar State College Orange ($5,111 vs. $5,106)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or Lamar State College-Orange? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar State College-Orange or NCTC .
NCTC vs. Lamar State College-Orange Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or Lamar State College-Orange? 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 Lamar State College-Orange and NCTC.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lamar State College-Orange graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $32,300)
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar State College-Orange graduates. ($6,750 vs. $11,500)
- NCTC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar State College-Orange graduates. ($69 vs. $118)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar State College-Orange students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/