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| Northwest Kansas Technical College | Salina Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest Tech | Salina Tech | ||
| Location | Goodland, KS | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 666 | 855 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwktc.edu | salinatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Tech | Salina Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $6,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $6,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $5,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,402 | $8,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,453 | $4,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 67% |
Admission |
Northwest Tech | Salina 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Northwest Tech | Salina Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Tech | Salina Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $56 |
Diversity |
Northwest Tech | Salina Tech | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest Tech | Salina Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Tech | Salina Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salina Area Technical College is larger than than Northwest Tech based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 666 students)
Northwest Tech vs. Salina Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Tech or Salina Tech?
- Salina Area Technical College is ?% more expensive to attend than Northwest Tech for in-state tuition ($6,029.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Salina Tech than Northwest Kansas Technical College ($6,029.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salina Area Technical College than Northwest Tech ($8,702 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Kansas Technical College than Salina Area Technical College (95% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Kansas Technical College students is 33.1% larger than aid received Salina Area Technical College ($6,453 vs. $4,850)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Tech or Salina Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salina Tech or Northwest Tech .
Northwest Tech vs. Salina Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Tech or Salina 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 Salina Tech and Northwest Tech.
- Graduates from Northwest Kansas Technical College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Salina Tech graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $35,700)
- Salina Area Technical College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest Tech graduates. ($5,500 vs. $12,000)
- Salina Tech graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest Tech graduates. ($56 vs. $124)
- More Salina Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/