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TSTC Waco Blinn College Temple Junior College Central Texas College| Frank Phillips College | McLennan Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FPC | MCC | ||
| Location | Borger, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,634 | 6,942 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fpctx.edu | mclennan.edu | ||
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Costs |
FPC | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,770 | $3,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,940 | $5,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,974 | $7,767 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,028 | $6,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,781 | $6,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 97% |
Admission |
FPC | MCC | ||
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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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
FPC | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FPC | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,547 | $10,366 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $107 |
Diversity |
FPC | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FPC | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FPC | MCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McLennan Community College is larger than than FPC based on total student enrollment (6,942 students vs. 1,634 students)
FPC vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FPC or MCC?
- McLennan Community College is 39.3% more expensive to attend than FPC for in-state tuition ($3,720.00 vs. $2,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at MCC than Frank Phillips College ($5,430.00 vs. $2,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McLennan Community College than FPC ($6,362 vs. $8,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frank Phillips College are 56.2% lower than costs at McLennan Community College ($4,974 vs. $7,767)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McLennan Community College than Frank Phillips College (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McLennan Community College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Frank Phillips College ($6,508 vs. $5,781)
Which college is harder to get into, FPC or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or FPC .
FPC vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FPC or MCC? 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 MCC and FPC.
- Graduates from Frank Phillips College earn on average $2,700 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $33,800)
- Frank Phillips College students graduate with a $3,819 lower median federal student loan debt than MCC graduates. ($6,547 vs. $10,366)
- FPC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than MCC graduates. ($67 vs. $107)
- More FPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/