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San Jacinto College HCC COM Wharton County Junior College Vet Tech Institute of Houston Lone Star College Galveston College| Alvin Community College | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 275 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | commonwealth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $15,213 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $15,213 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $22,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $33,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $1,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 49% |
Admission |
Alvin | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 |
Alvin | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 33:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $98 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alvin | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alvin Community College is larger than than Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 275 students)
Alvin vs. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service?
- Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service is 574.3% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($15,213.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343.3% higher at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service than Alvin Community College ($15,213.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service ($7,354 vs. $33,371)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvin Community College are 176.6% lower than costs at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service ($8,097 vs. $22,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvin Community College than Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service (68% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvin Community College students is 222.7% larger than aid received Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service ($5,154 vs. $1,597)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service? 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 Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,000)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $3,373 lower median federal student loan debt than Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service graduates. ($6,127 vs. $9,500)
- Alvin graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service graduates. ($63 vs. $98)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/