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Overview |
Collin County Community College District | TSTC | ||
| Location | McKinney, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,772 | 11,436 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collin.edu | tstc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Collin County Community College District | TSTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,864 | $7,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,550 | $11,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,720 | $9,435 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,071 | $11,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,943 | $9,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 37% | 76% |
Admission |
Collin County Community College District | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Collin County Community College District | TSTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Collin County Community College District | TSTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,838 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $122 | $98 |
Diversity |
Collin County Community College District | TSTC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Collin County Community College District | TSTC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Collin County Community College District | TSTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Collin County Community College District is larger than than TSTC based on total student enrollment (37,772 students vs. 11,436 students)
Collin County Community College District vs. TSTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Collin County Community College District or TSTC?
- Texas State Technical College is 108.5% more expensive to attend than Collin County Community College District for in-state tuition ($7,192.00 vs. $3,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at TSTC than Collin County Community College District ($11,842.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Collin County Community College District than TSTC ($8,071 vs. $11,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State Technical College are 3% lower than costs at Collin County Community College District ($9,435 vs. $9,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State Technical College than Collin County Community College District (76% vs. 37%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State Technical College students is 53.2% larger than aid received Collin County Community College District ($9,106 vs. $5,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Collin County Community College District or TSTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSTC or Collin County Community College District .
Collin County Community College District vs. TSTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Collin County Community College District 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 Collin County Community College District.
- Texas State Technical College students graduate with a $2,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Collin County Community College District graduates. ($9,500 vs. $11,838)
- TSTC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Collin County Community College District graduates. ($98 vs. $122)
- More Collin County Community College District graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSTC students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/