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Overview |
Alvin | Vernon College | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Vernon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 2,249 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | vernoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Vernon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $1,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $3,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $5,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $7,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvin | Vernon 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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| Application Deadline | Jun 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvin | Vernon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | Vernon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $98 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Vernon College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alvin | Vernon College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Vernon College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvin Community College is larger than than Vernon College based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 2,249 students)
Alvin vs. Vernon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Vernon College?
- Vernon College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($2,400.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Vernon College than Alvin Community College ($3,840.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vernon College than Alvin ($7,133 vs. $7,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vernon College are 43.2% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($5,654 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vernon College than Alvin Community College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vernon College students is 45.5% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($7,500 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Vernon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vernon College or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Vernon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Vernon 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 Vernon College and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Vernon College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,500)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $3,373 lower median federal student loan debt than Vernon College graduates. ($6,127 vs. $9,500)
- Alvin graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Vernon College graduates. ($63 vs. $98)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vernon College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/