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Overview |
Blinn College | Richland College | ||
| Location | Brenham, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,909 | 20,032 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blinn.edu | dcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blinn College | Richland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,830 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,310 | $5,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,146 | $10,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,290 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,972 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 0% |
Admission |
Blinn College | Richland 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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Academics |
Blinn College | Richland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 35:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blinn College | Richland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,586 | $8,857 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $91 |
Diversity |
Blinn College | Richland College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Blinn College | Richland College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Blinn College | Richland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Richland College is larger than than Blinn College based on total student enrollment (20,032 students vs. 17,909 students)
Blinn College vs. Richland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blinn College or Richland College?
- Blinn College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Richland College for in-state tuition ($3,600.00 vs. $3,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Blinn College than Richland College ($8,310.00 vs. $5,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blinn College are 28.6% lower than costs at Richland College ($8,146 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blinn College than Richland College (47% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blinn College students is ?% larger than aid received Richland College ($4,972 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Blinn College or Richland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Richland College or Blinn College .
Blinn College vs. Richland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blinn College or Richland 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 Richland College and Blinn College.
- Graduates from Blinn College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Richland College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $38,200)
- Richland College students graduate with a $2,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Blinn College graduates. ($8,857 vs. $11,586)
- Richland College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Blinn College graduates. ($91 vs. $119)
- More Blinn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Richland College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/