by our College Data Analytics TeamIs NTC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
NTC is ranked #1,253 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #29 of 69 for value.
Below is the detailed NTC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Northwest Technical College is ranked #38 out of #46 in Minnesota for quality and #29 out of #69 for Minnesota value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the NTC financial aid page to be sure.
Northwest Technical College is ranked #1,253 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Northwest Technical College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at NTC costs about $12,514. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $50,058 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,741 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,996 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,514 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $50,058 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the NTC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a NTC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $62,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $50,058 | #1,253 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,984 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $62,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $50,058 | #29 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,984 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at NTC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,372 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,398 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,799 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,300 |
| Over $110K | $17,264 |
About 68% of NTC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,326 per year. Get more details on the NTC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average NTC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.