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Overview |
Alvin | Richland College | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 20,032 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | dcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Richland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $5,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $10,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 0% |
Admission |
Alvin | Richland 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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Academics |
Alvin | Richland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | Richland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $8,857 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $91 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Richland College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alvin | Richland College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Richland College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Richland College is larger than than Alvin based on total student enrollment (20,032 students vs. 5,411 students)
Alvin vs. Richland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Richland College?
- Richland College is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($3,330.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Richland College than Alvin Community College ($5,220.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvin Community College are 29.4% lower than costs at Richland College ($8,097 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvin Community College than Richland College (68% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvin Community College students is ?% larger than aid received Richland College ($5,154 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Richland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Richland College or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Richland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Richland 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 Richland College and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Richland College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,200)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $2,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Richland College graduates. ($6,127 vs. $8,857)
- Alvin graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Richland College graduates. ($63 vs. $91)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Richland College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/