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Pierce College at Puyallup Shoreline Community College HCC- Highline Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom CPTC Bates Technical College GRCC Edmonds Community College Seattle Central Everett Community College BC- Bellevue College| Seattle Community College North Campus | Tacoma Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSCC | Tacoma Community College | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,675 | 5,502 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northseattle.edu | tacomacc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSCC | Tacoma Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,458 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,947 | $10,206 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,952 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,047 | $7,789 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $7,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 41% |
Admission |
NSCC | Tacoma Community College | ||
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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 |
NSCC | Tacoma Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSCC | Tacoma Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,997 | $12,768 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $132 |
Diversity |
NSCC | Tacoma Community College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 9% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 14% |
Students |
NSCC | Tacoma Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSCC | Tacoma Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tacoma Community College is larger than than NSCC based on total student enrollment (5,502 students vs. 4,675 students)
NSCC vs. Tacoma Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSCC or Tacoma Community College?
- Seattle Community College North Campus and Tacoma Community College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($4,458.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Tacoma Community College than Seattle Community College North Campus ($10,206.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tacoma Community College than NSCC ($7,789 vs. $10,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tacoma Community College are 8.7% lower than costs at Seattle Community College North Campus ($16,512 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Community College North Campus than Tacoma Community College (47% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tacoma Community College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Seattle Community College North Campus ($7,521 vs. $7,332)
Which college is harder to get into, NSCC or Tacoma Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tacoma Community College or NSCC .
NSCC vs. Tacoma Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSCC or Tacoma Community College? 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 Tacoma Community College and NSCC.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College North Campus earn on average $3,700 more per year than Tacoma Community College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,000)
- Seattle Community College North Campus students graduate with a $2,771 lower median federal student loan debt than Tacoma Community College graduates. ($9,997 vs. $12,768)
- NSCC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Tacoma Community College graduates. ($103 vs. $132)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/