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San Jacinto College HCC COM Alvin| Galveston College | Jacksonville College Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Galveston College | JBC | ||
| Location | Galveston, TX | Jacksonville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,026 | 471 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gc.edu | jacksonville-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Galveston College | JBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,500 | $5,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,680 | $5,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,477 | $8,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,001 | $11,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,924 | $6,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
Galveston College | JBC | ||
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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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Galveston College | JBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Galveston College | JBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,528 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | N/A |
Diversity |
Galveston College | JBC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Galveston College | JBC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Galveston College | JBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Galveston College is larger than than JBC based on total student enrollment (2,026 students vs. 471 students)
Galveston College vs. JBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Galveston College or JBC?
- Jacksonville College Main Campus is 127% more expensive to attend than Galveston College for in-state tuition ($5,040.00 vs. $2,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at JBC than Galveston College ($5,040.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Galveston College than JBC ($8,001 vs. $11,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Galveston College are 8.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville College Main Campus ($7,477 vs. $8,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville College Main Campus than Galveston College (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Galveston College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Jacksonville College Main Campus ($6,924 vs. $6,751)
Which college is harder to get into, Galveston College or JBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JBC or Galveston College .
Galveston College vs. JBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Galveston College or JBC? 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 JBC and Galveston College.
- Graduates from Galveston College earn on average $12,100 more per year than JBC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $27,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/