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Collin County Community College District Brookhaven College Weatherford College North Lake College Tarrant County College| North Central Texas College | Texas State Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCTC | TSTC | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 10,601 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | tstc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | TSTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $11,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | $17,306 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $3,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 90% |
Admission |
NCTC | TSTC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
NCTC | TSTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | TSTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $98 |
Diversity |
NCTC | TSTC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
NCTC | TSTC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | TSTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State Technical College is larger than than NCTC based on total student enrollment (10,601 students vs. 7,360 students)
NCTC vs. TSTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or TSTC?
- Texas State Technical College is 152.5% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at TSTC than North Central Texas College ($11,435.00 vs. $4,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central Texas College than TSTC ($5,045 vs. $17,306)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 97.1% lower than costs at Texas State Technical College ($4,827 vs. $9,513)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State Technical College than North Central Texas College (90% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central Texas College students is 42.4% larger than aid received Texas State Technical College ($5,111 vs. $3,588)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or TSTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSTC or NCTC .
NCTC vs. TSTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or TSTC? 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 TSTC and NCTC.
- North Central Texas College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TSTC graduates. ($6,750 vs. $9,500)
- NCTC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than TSTC graduates. ($69 vs. $98)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSTC students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/