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San Jacinto College HCC COM Wharton County Junior College Lone Star College Galveston College| Alvin Community College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 175 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | vettechinstitute.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $13,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $13,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $5,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $13,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $6,595 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 85% |
Admission |
Alvin | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 70 | ||
| Admitted | - | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Alvin | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $124 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alvin | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| 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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 175 students)
Alvin vs. Vet Tech Institute of Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Vet Tech Institute of Houston?
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 518.8% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 306.8% higher at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Alvin Community College ($13,960.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than Vet Tech Institute of Houston ($7,354 vs. $13,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are 49.9% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($5,400 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Alvin Community College (85% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vet Tech Institute of Houston students is 28% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($6,595 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Vet Tech Institute of Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vet Tech Institute of Houston or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Vet Tech Institute of Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Vet Tech Institute of Houston? 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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $30,500)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $5,873 lower median federal student loan debt than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($6,127 vs. $12,000)
- Alvin graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($63 vs. $124)
- More Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvin students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/