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San Jacinto College HCC COM Wharton County Junior College Vet Tech Institute of Houston Lone Star College Galveston College| Alvin Community College | Texas State Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | TSTC | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 10,601 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | tstc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | TSTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $11,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $17,306 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $3,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 90% |
Admission |
Alvin | TSTC | ||
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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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvin | TSTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | TSTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $98 |
Diversity |
Alvin | TSTC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alvin | TSTC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | TSTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State Technical College is larger than than Alvin based on total student enrollment (10,601 students vs. 5,411 students)
Alvin vs. TSTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or TSTC?
- Texas State Technical College is 208.9% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.2% higher at TSTC than Alvin Community College ($11,435.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than TSTC ($7,354 vs. $17,306)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvin Community College are 17.5% lower than costs at Texas State Technical College ($8,097 vs. $9,513)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State Technical College than Alvin Community College (90% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvin Community College students is 43.6% larger than aid received Texas State Technical College ($5,154 vs. $3,588)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or TSTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSTC or Alvin .
Alvin vs. TSTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or TSTC? 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 TSTC and Alvin.
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $3,373 lower median federal student loan debt than TSTC graduates. ($6,127 vs. $9,500)
- Alvin graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than TSTC graduates. ($63 vs. $98)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSTC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/