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HCC Collin County Community College District Blinn College Lone Star College Alvin UH Vet Tech Institute of Houston| Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | ||
| Location | Denison, TX | Wharton, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,938 | 5,495 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grayson.edu | wcjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,500 | $768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,320 | $2,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,326 | $5,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,472 | $3,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,256 | $6,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 51% |
Admission |
Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
Academics |
Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | $7,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $77 |
Diversity |
Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Grayson County College | Wharton County Junior College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wharton County Junior College is larger than than Grayson County College based on total student enrollment (5,495 students vs. 3,938 students)
Grayson County College vs. Wharton County Junior College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grayson County College or Wharton County Junior College?
- Grayson County College is 259.4% more expensive to attend than Wharton County Junior College for in-state tuition ($2,760.00 vs. $768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at Grayson County College than Wharton County Junior College ($4,320.00 vs. $2,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wharton County Junior College than Grayson County College ($3,985 vs. $5,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wharton County Junior College are 35.7% lower than costs at Grayson County College ($5,400 vs. $7,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grayson County College than Wharton County Junior College (97% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grayson County College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Wharton County Junior College ($7,256 vs. $6,089)
Which college is harder to get into, Grayson County College or Wharton County Junior College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wharton County Junior College or Grayson County College .
Grayson County College vs. Wharton County Junior College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grayson County College or Wharton County Junior 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 Wharton County Junior College and Grayson County College.
- Graduates from Wharton County Junior College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Grayson County College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $35,500)
- Wharton County Junior College students graduate with a $545 lower median federal student loan debt than Grayson County College graduates. ($7,455 vs. $8,000)
- Wharton County Junior College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Grayson County College graduates. ($77 vs. $82)
- More Wharton County Junior College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grayson County College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/