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Overview |
Cisco College | Lone Star College | ||
| Location | Cisco, TX | The Woodlands, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,001 | 70,991 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cisco.edu | lonestar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cisco College | Lone Star College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,110 | $3,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,760 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,211 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,038 | $11,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,162 | $4,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 97% |
Admission |
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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 |
Cisco College | Lone Star College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cisco College | Lone Star College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
Cisco College | Lone Star College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cisco College | Lone Star College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cisco College | Lone Star College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lone Star College is larger than than Cisco College based on total student enrollment (70,991 students vs. 3,001 students)
Cisco College vs. Lone Star College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cisco College or Lone Star College?
- Lone Star College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Cisco College for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Lone Star College than Cisco College ($8,700.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cisco College than Lone Star College ($10,038 vs. $11,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cisco College are 141.8% lower than costs at Lone Star College ($5,211 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lone Star College than Cisco College (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cisco College students is 49.5% larger than aid received Lone Star College ($6,162 vs. $4,121)
Which college is harder to get into, Cisco College or Lone Star College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lone Star College or Cisco College .
Cisco College vs. Lone Star College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cisco College or Lone Star 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 Lone Star College and Cisco College.
- Graduates from Lone Star College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Cisco College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $35,200)
- More Cisco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lone Star College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/