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Overview |
South Plains College | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Location | Levelland, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,580 | 17,222 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southplainscollege.edu | alamo.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Plains College | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $696 | $2,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,952 | $13,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,418 | $9,434 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,470 | $5,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,794 | $4,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 68% |
Admission |
South Plains College | Northwest Vista College | ||
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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 |
South Plains College | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $7,980 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $82 |
Diversity |
South Plains College | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Plains College | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
South Plains College | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Vista College is larger than than South Plains College based on total student enrollment (17,222 students vs. 8,580 students)
South Plains College vs. Northwest Vista College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Plains College or Northwest Vista College?
- Northwest Vista College is 151.2% more expensive to attend than South Plains College for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $2,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 373.6% higher at Northwest Vista College than South Plains College ($13,980.00 vs. $2,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Vista College than South Plains College ($5,841 vs. $6,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Plains College are 113.5% lower than costs at Northwest Vista College ($4,418 vs. $9,434)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Plains College than Northwest Vista College (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Plains College students is 28.4% larger than aid received Northwest Vista College ($5,794 vs. $4,511)
Which college is harder to get into, South Plains College or Northwest Vista College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Vista College or South Plains College .
South Plains College vs. Northwest Vista College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Plains College or Northwest Vista 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 Northwest Vista College and South Plains College.
- Graduates from South Plains College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Northwest Vista College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $36,800)
- Northwest Vista College students graduate with a $2,520 lower median federal student loan debt than South Plains College graduates. ($7,980 vs. $10,500)
- Northwest Vista College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than South Plains College graduates. ($82 vs. $108)
- More South Plains College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Vista College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/