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Overview |
Alvin | Kilgore College | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Kilgore, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 5,189 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | kilgore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Kilgore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $1,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $4,368 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $6,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $7,655 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $7,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvin | Kilgore College | ||
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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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvin | Kilgore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | Kilgore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $124 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Kilgore College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alvin | Kilgore College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Kilgore College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvin Community College is larger than than Kilgore College based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 5,189 students)
Alvin vs. Kilgore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Kilgore College?
- Kilgore College is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($3,168.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Kilgore College than Alvin Community College ($4,368.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than Kilgore College ($7,354 vs. $7,655)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kilgore College are 23.2% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($6,572 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kilgore College than Alvin Community College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kilgore College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($7,354 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Kilgore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kilgore College or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Kilgore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Kilgore 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 Kilgore College and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Kilgore College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,700)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $5,873 lower median federal student loan debt than Kilgore College graduates. ($6,127 vs. $12,000)
- Alvin graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Kilgore College graduates. ($63 vs. $124)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kilgore College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/