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Overview |
South Plains College | Tarrant County College | ||
| Location | Levelland, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,580 | 40,131 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southplainscollege.edu | tccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Plains College | Tarrant County College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $696 | $1,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,952 | $8,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,418 | $10,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,470 | $6,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,794 | $5,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 56% |
Admission |
South Plains College | Tarrant County College | ||
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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 | Aug 16, 2025 |
Academics |
South Plains College | Tarrant County College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $8,820 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $91 |
Diversity |
South Plains College | Tarrant County College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
South Plains College | Tarrant County College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
South Plains College | Tarrant County College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarrant County College District is larger than than South Plains College based on total student enrollment (40,131 students vs. 8,580 students)
South Plains College vs. Tarrant County College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Plains College or Tarrant County College?
- Tarrant County College District is 32.5% more expensive to attend than South Plains College for in-state tuition ($3,402.00 vs. $2,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179% higher at Tarrant County College than South Plains College ($8,235.00 vs. $2,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarrant County College District than South Plains College ($6,256 vs. $6,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Plains College are 129% lower than costs at Tarrant County College District ($4,418 vs. $10,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Plains College than Tarrant County College District (83% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Plains College students is 14% larger than aid received Tarrant County College District ($5,794 vs. $5,082)
Which college is harder to get into, South Plains College or Tarrant County College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarrant County College or South Plains College .
South Plains College vs. Tarrant County College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Plains College or Tarrant County 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 Tarrant County College and South Plains College.
- Graduates from South Plains College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Tarrant County College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,700)
- Tarrant County College District students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than South Plains College graduates. ($8,820 vs. $10,500)
- Tarrant County College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than South Plains College graduates. ($91 vs. $108)
- More South Plains College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarrant County College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/