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Overview |
Austin Community College District | COM | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Texas City, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,527 | 4,482 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincc.edu | com.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Community College District | COM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,010 | $1,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,050 | $3,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,240 | $6,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,470 | $3,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,259 | $5,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 82% |
Admission |
Austin Community College District | COM | ||
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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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Academics |
Austin Community College District | COM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Community College District | COM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $7,224 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $74 |
Diversity |
Austin Community College District | COM | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Austin Community College District | COM | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Austin Community College District | COM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Community College District is larger than than COM based on total student enrollment (34,527 students vs. 4,482 students)
Austin Community College District vs. COM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Community College District or COM?
- College of the Mainland is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Austin Community College District for in-state tuition ($2,550.00 vs. $2,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.3% higher at Austin Community College District than College of the Mainland ($10,050.00 vs. $3,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Mainland than Austin Community College District ($3,201 vs. $4,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Mainland are 69.1% lower than costs at Austin Community College District ($6,056 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Mainland than Austin Community College District (82% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Community College District students is 42.6% larger than aid received College of the Mainland ($8,259 vs. $5,791)
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Community College District or COM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between COM or Austin Community College District .
Austin Community College District vs. COM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Community College District or COM? 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 COM and Austin Community College District.
- Graduates from Austin Community College District earn on average $3,600 more per year than COM graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $35,600)
- College of the Mainland students graduate with a $276 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Community College District graduates. ($7,224 vs. $7,500)
- COM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Community College District graduates. ($74 vs. $77)
- More Austin Community College District graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former COM students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/