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Overview |
Alvin | Weatherford College | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Weatherford, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 5,445 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | wc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Weatherford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $3,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $7,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $7,695 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $9,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $6,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 85% |
Admission |
Alvin | Weatherford 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 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvin | Weatherford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $9,601 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $99 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Weatherford College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alvin | Weatherford College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Weatherford College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Weatherford College is larger than than Alvin based on total student enrollment (5,445 students vs. 5,411 students)
Alvin vs. Weatherford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Weatherford College?
- Weatherford College is 146% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at Weatherford College than Alvin Community College ($7,860.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than Weatherford College ($7,354 vs. $9,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weatherford College are 5.2% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($7,695 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weatherford College than Alvin Community College (85% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Weatherford College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($6,489 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Weatherford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Weatherford College or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Weatherford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Weatherford 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 Weatherford College and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Weatherford College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $35,500)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $3,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Weatherford College graduates. ($6,127 vs. $9,601)
- Alvin graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Weatherford College graduates. ($63 vs. $99)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Weatherford College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/