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Alabama Southern Community College University of South Alabama Alabama AUM University of North Alabama Auburn Alabama State University of Montevallo Jacksonville State University Jackson State University North Georgia Columbus State| George C Wallace State Community College Dothan | Troy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WCCD | TROY | ||
| Location | Dothan, AL | Troy, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,010 | 13,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wallace.edu | troy.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCCD | TROY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,810 | $9,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,620 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,450 | $7,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,916 | $12,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,384 | $9,329 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 86% |
Admission |
WCCD | TROY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,947 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WCCD | TROY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCCD | TROY | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
WCCD | TROY | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
WCCD | TROY | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WCCD | TROY | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than WCCD based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 4,010 students)
WCCD vs. TROY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCCD or TROY?
- Troy University is 157% more expensive to attend than WCCD for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $3,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157% higher at TROY than George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ($19,584.00 vs. $7,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan than TROY ($2,916 vs. $12,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 18.2% lower than costs at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ($7,996 vs. $9,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than George C Wallace State Community College Dothan (86% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 26.3% larger than aid received George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ($9,329 vs. $7,384)
Which college is harder to get into, WCCD or TROY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TROY or WCCD .
WCCD vs. TROY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCCD or TROY? 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 TROY and WCCD.
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $9,600 more per year than WCCD graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $29,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/