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Overview |
Alvin | San Antonio College | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 18,233 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | alamo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | San Antonio College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $2,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $13,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $9,434 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $6,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $4,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 76% |
Admission |
Alvin | San Antonio College | ||
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| 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 | San Antonio College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | San Antonio College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $9,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $100 |
Diversity |
Alvin | San Antonio College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alvin | San Antonio College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | San Antonio College | ||
| 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
- San Antonio College is larger than than Alvin based on total student enrollment (18,233 students vs. 5,411 students)
Alvin vs. San Antonio College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or San Antonio College?
- San Antonio College is 185.9% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.3% higher at San Antonio College than Alvin Community College ($13,980.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Antonio College than Alvin ($6,869 vs. $7,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvin Community College are 16.5% lower than costs at San Antonio College ($8,097 vs. $9,434)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Antonio College than Alvin Community College (76% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvin Community College students is 9.5% larger than aid received San Antonio College ($5,154 vs. $4,705)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or San Antonio College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Antonio College or Alvin .
Alvin vs. San Antonio College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or San Antonio 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 San Antonio College and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $6,200 more per year than San Antonio College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,200)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $3,623 lower median federal student loan debt than San Antonio College graduates. ($6,127 vs. $9,750)
- Alvin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than San Antonio College graduates. ($63 vs. $100)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Antonio College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/