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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 | Frank Phillips College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | FPC | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Borger, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 1,634 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | fpctx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | FPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $2,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $8,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $5,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 69% |
Admission |
Alvin | FPC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvin | FPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | FPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $6,547 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $67 |
Diversity |
Alvin | FPC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alvin | FPC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | FPC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvin Community College is larger than than FPC based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 1,634 students)
Alvin vs. FPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or FPC?
- Frank Phillips College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($2,670.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Alvin than Frank Phillips College ($3,432.00 vs. $2,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than FPC ($7,354 vs. $8,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frank Phillips College are 62.8% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($4,974 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frank Phillips College than Alvin Community College (69% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frank Phillips College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($5,781 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or FPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FPC or Alvin .
Alvin vs. FPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or FPC? 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 FPC and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $3,900 more per year than FPC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,500)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $420 lower median federal student loan debt than FPC graduates. ($6,127 vs. $6,547)
- Alvin graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than FPC graduates. ($63 vs. $67)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FPC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/