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Overview |
HCC | JBC | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Jacksonville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 49,749 | 509 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hccs.edu | jacksonville-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
HCC | JBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,040 | $5,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,624 | $5,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,330 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,033 | $11,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,543 | $6,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 96% |
Admission |
HCC | JBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
HCC | JBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HCC | JBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | N/A |
Diversity |
HCC | JBC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
HCC | JBC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HCC | JBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Community College is larger than than JBC based on total student enrollment (49,749 students vs. 509 students)
HCC vs. JBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HCC or JBC?
- Jacksonville College Main Campus is 95.2% more expensive to attend than HCC for in-state tuition ($5,670.00 vs. $2,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at JBC than Houston Community College ($5,670.00 vs. $3,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Community College than JBC ($6,033 vs. $11,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville College Main Campus are 8.5% lower than costs at Houston Community College ($8,600 vs. $9,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville College Main Campus than Houston Community College (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville College Main Campus students is 4.6% larger than aid received Houston Community College ($6,841 vs. $6,543)
Which college is harder to get into, HCC or JBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JBC or HCC .
HCC vs. JBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HCC 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 HCC.
- Graduates from Houston Community College earn on average $10,300 more per year than JBC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $27,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/