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Overview |
AC | TSTC | ||
| Location | Lufkin, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,002 | 10,601 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelina.edu | tstc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AC | TSTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,100 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,860 | $11,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,035 | $17,306 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,468 | $3,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 90% |
Admission |
AC | 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 |
AC | TSTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AC | TSTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
AC | TSTC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
AC | TSTC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
AC | TSTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State Technical College is larger than than AC based on total student enrollment (10,601 students vs. 4,002 students)
AC vs. TSTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AC or TSTC?
- Texas State Technical College is 102% more expensive to attend than AC for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $3,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at TSTC than Angelina College ($11,435.00 vs. $4,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelina College than TSTC ($8,035 vs. $17,306)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Angelina College are 58.5% lower than costs at Texas State Technical College ($6,000 vs. $9,513)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State Technical College than Angelina College (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Angelina College students is 80.3% larger than aid received Texas State Technical College ($6,468 vs. $3,588)
Which college is harder to get into, AC or TSTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSTC or AC .
AC vs. TSTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AC 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 AC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/