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Overview |
Western Texas College | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Location | Snyder, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,392 | 17,222 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtc.edu | alamo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Texas College | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,890 | $2,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,230 | $13,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,510 | $9,434 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,816 | $5,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,185 | $4,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 68% |
Admission |
Western Texas College | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Western Texas College | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Texas College | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,819 | $7,980 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $91 | $82 |
Diversity |
Western Texas College | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Western Texas College | Northwest Vista College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Western Texas College | Northwest Vista College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Vista College is larger than than Western Texas College based on total student enrollment (17,222 students vs. 1,392 students)
Western Texas College vs. Northwest Vista College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Texas College or Northwest Vista College?
- Northwest Vista College is 97.1% more expensive to attend than Western Texas College for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $3,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.5% higher at Northwest Vista College than Western Texas College ($13,980.00 vs. $4,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Texas College than Northwest Vista College ($5,816 vs. $5,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Texas College are 71.2% lower than costs at Northwest Vista College ($5,510 vs. $9,434)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Vista College than Western Texas College (68% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Texas College students is 37.1% larger than aid received Northwest Vista College ($6,185 vs. $4,511)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Texas 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 Western Texas College .
Western Texas College vs. Northwest Vista College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Texas 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 Western Texas College.
- Graduates from Northwest Vista College earn on average $600 more per year than Western Texas College graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $36,200)
- Northwest Vista College students graduate with a $839 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Texas College graduates. ($7,980 vs. $8,819)
- Northwest Vista College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Western Texas College graduates. ($82 vs. $91)
- More Western Texas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Vista College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/