NCTC vs. COM
The following statements compare North Central Texas College and College of the Mainland with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- NCTC's tuition ($7,200) is more expensive than COM ($3,873).
- COM's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than NCTC (19 to 1).
- NCTC (7,544 students) is larger than COM (4,961 students) with more enrolled students.
- COM ($4,174) has higher amount of financial aid than NCTC ($2,875).
- NCTC's graduation rate (35%) is higher than COM (28%).

North Central Texas College
Public, 2-4 years • Gainesville, TX Best Community Colleges in TX, #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,680 In-State
$7,200 out-of-state
$7,200 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,875
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
7,544 (All undergraduate)
2,735 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
149 Faculties (full-time)
388 Staffs (full-time)
$56,854 Faculty Salary
$52,413 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-134 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered

College of the Mainland
Public, 4 years • Texas City, TX Best Community Colleges in TX, #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,973 In-State
$3,873 out-of-state
$3,873 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,174
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,961 (All undergraduate)
682 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
110 Faculties (full-time)
325 Staffs (full-time)
$60,056 Faculty Salary
$63,687 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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