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San Jacinto College HCC COM Wharton County Junior College Vet Tech Institute of Houston Lone Star College Galveston College UACCH| Alvin Community College | Texarkana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | Texarkana College | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 3,800 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | texarkanacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Texarkana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $1,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $1,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $8,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $6,493 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $6,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 83% |
Admission |
Alvin | Texarkana 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 | Texarkana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | Texarkana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $98 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Texarkana College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alvin | Texarkana College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Texarkana College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvin Community College is larger than than Texarkana College based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 3,800 students)
Alvin vs. Texarkana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Texarkana College?
- Alvin Community College is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Texarkana College for in-state tuition ($2,256.00 vs. $1,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Alvin than Texarkana College ($3,432.00 vs. $1,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texarkana College than Alvin ($6,493 vs. $7,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvin Community College are 1.6% lower than costs at Texarkana College ($8,097 vs. $8,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texarkana College than Alvin Community College (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texarkana College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($6,023 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Texarkana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texarkana College or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Texarkana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Texarkana 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 Texarkana College and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Texarkana College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $31,000)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $3,373 lower median federal student loan debt than Texarkana College graduates. ($6,127 vs. $9,500)
- Alvin graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Texarkana College graduates. ($63 vs. $98)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texarkana College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/