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Overview |
TVCC | Kilgore College | ||
| Location | Athens, TX | Kilgore, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,362 | 5,189 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tvcc.edu | kilgore.edu | ||
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Costs |
TVCC | Kilgore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,170 | $1,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,500 | $4,368 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,406 | $6,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,595 | $7,655 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,492 | $7,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 100% |
Admission |
TVCC | Kilgore 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TVCC | Kilgore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TVCC | Kilgore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,250 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $124 |
Diversity |
TVCC | Kilgore College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
TVCC | Kilgore College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
TVCC | Kilgore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Valley Community College is larger than than Kilgore College based on total student enrollment (5,362 students vs. 5,189 students)
TVCC vs. Kilgore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TVCC or Kilgore College?
- Kilgore College is 170.8% more expensive to attend than TVCC for in-state tuition ($3,168.00 vs. $1,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at TVCC than Kilgore College ($4,500.00 vs. $4,368.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Valley Community College than Kilgore College ($6,595 vs. $7,655)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kilgore College are 12.7% lower than costs at Trinity Valley Community College ($6,572 vs. $7,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kilgore College than Trinity Valley Community College (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Valley Community College students is 29.1% larger than aid received Kilgore College ($9,492 vs. $7,354)
Which college is harder to get into, TVCC or Kilgore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kilgore College or TVCC .
TVCC vs. Kilgore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TVCC or Kilgore 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 Kilgore College and TVCC.
- Graduates from Trinity Valley Community College earn on average $400 more per year than Kilgore College graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $33,700)
- Trinity Valley Community College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kilgore College graduates. ($9,250 vs. $12,000)
- TVCC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kilgore College graduates. ($95 vs. $124)
- More TVCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kilgore College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/