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Brookhaven College Richland College Tarrant County College North Lake College Eastfield College Collin County Community College District Mountain View College| Dallas College | Southwest Career College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dallas College | Southwest Career College | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 64,156 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | dcccd.edu | southwestcareercollege.com | ||
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Costs |
Dallas College | Southwest Career College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,370 | $14,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,836 | $4,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,743 | $18,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,603 | $5,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 94% |
Admission |
Dallas College | Southwest Career College | ||
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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 |
Dallas College | Southwest Career College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dallas College | Southwest Career College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,950 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $160 |
Diversity |
Dallas College | Southwest Career College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 42% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Dallas College | Southwest Career College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Dallas College | Southwest Career College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dallas College is larger than than Southwest Career College based on total student enrollment (64,156 students vs. 1,596 students)
Dallas College vs. Southwest Career College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dallas College or Southwest Career College?
- Southwest Career College is 245.7% more expensive to attend than Dallas College for in-state tuition ($14,000.00 vs. $4,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at Southwest Career College than Dallas College ($14,000.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dallas College than Southwest Career College ($2,743 vs. $18,064)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Career College are 149.7% lower than costs at Dallas College ($4,340 vs. $10,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Career College than Dallas College (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas College students is 11% larger than aid received Southwest Career College ($6,603 vs. $5,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Dallas College or Southwest Career College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Career College or Dallas College .
Dallas College vs. Southwest Career College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dallas College or Southwest Career 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 Southwest Career College and Dallas College.
- Dallas College students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Career College graduates. ($10,950 vs. $15,500)
- Dallas College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Career College graduates. ($113 vs. $160)
- More Dallas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Career College students, three years after graduation. (19% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/