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Overview |
JBC | South Plains College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, TX | Levelland, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 471 | 8,580 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville-college.edu | southplainscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JBC | South Plains College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,040 | $696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,040 | $2,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,092 | $4,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,416 | $6,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,751 | $5,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
JBC | South Plains College | ||
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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, 2025 |
Academics |
JBC | South Plains College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JBC | South Plains College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,900 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $108 |
Diversity |
JBC | South Plains College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
JBC | South Plains College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
JBC | South Plains College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Plains College is larger than than JBC based on total student enrollment (8,580 students vs. 471 students)
JBC vs. South Plains College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JBC or South Plains College?
- Jacksonville College Main Campus is 96.3% more expensive to attend than South Plains College for in-state tuition ($5,040.00 vs. $2,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at JBC than South Plains College ($5,040.00 vs. $2,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Plains College than JBC ($6,470 vs. $11,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Plains College are 83.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville College Main Campus ($4,418 vs. $8,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville College Main Campus than South Plains College (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville College Main Campus students is 16.5% larger than aid received South Plains College ($6,751 vs. $5,794)
Which college is harder to get into, JBC or South Plains College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Plains College or JBC .
JBC vs. South Plains College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JBC or South Plains 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 South Plains College and JBC.
- Graduates from South Plains College earn on average $11,400 more per year than JBC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $27,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/