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Overview |
Alvin | MCC | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 6,942 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | mclennan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $3,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $5,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $7,767 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $6,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $6,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 97% |
Admission |
Alvin | MCC | ||
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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 | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $10,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $107 |
Diversity |
Alvin | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alvin | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | MCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McLennan Community College is larger than than Alvin based on total student enrollment (6,942 students vs. 5,411 students)
Alvin vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or MCC?
- McLennan Community College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($3,720.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at MCC than Alvin Community College ($5,430.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McLennan Community College than Alvin ($6,362 vs. $7,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McLennan Community College are 4.2% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($7,767 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McLennan Community College than Alvin Community College (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McLennan Community College students is 26.3% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($6,508 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or Alvin .
Alvin vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or MCC? 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 MCC and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $6,600 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,800)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $4,239 lower median federal student loan debt than MCC graduates. ($6,127 vs. $10,366)
- Alvin graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MCC graduates. ($63 vs. $107)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/