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Overview |
NCTC | Paris Junior College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, TX | Paris, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,360 | 4,427 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nctc.edu | parisjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCTC | Paris Junior College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,368 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,944 | $4,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,827 | $5,701 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,045 | $6,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,111 | $5,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 73% |
Admission |
NCTC | Paris Junior 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 |
NCTC | Paris Junior College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCTC | Paris Junior College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,200 | $31,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $3,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $36 |
Diversity |
NCTC | Paris Junior College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
NCTC | Paris Junior College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NCTC | Paris Junior College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Central Texas College is larger than than Paris Junior College based on total student enrollment (7,360 students vs. 4,427 students)
NCTC vs. Paris Junior College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCTC or Paris Junior College?
- Paris Junior College is 18.5% more expensive to attend than NCTC for in-state tuition ($3,270.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at NCTC than Paris Junior College ($4,944.00 vs. $4,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central Texas College than Paris Junior College ($5,045 vs. $6,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central Texas College are 18.1% lower than costs at Paris Junior College ($4,827 vs. $5,701)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paris Junior College than North Central Texas College (73% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paris Junior College students is 9% larger than aid received North Central Texas College ($5,571 vs. $5,111)
Which college is harder to get into, NCTC or Paris Junior College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paris Junior College or NCTC .
NCTC vs. Paris Junior College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCTC or Paris Junior 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 Paris Junior College and NCTC.
- Graduates from North Central Texas College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Paris Junior College graduates after ten years. ($37,200 vs. $31,400)
- Paris Junior College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NCTC graduates. ($3,500 vs. $6,750)
- Paris Junior College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than NCTC graduates. ($36 vs. $69)
- More NCTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paris Junior College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/