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San Jacinto College HCC COM Wharton County Junior College Vet Tech Institute of Houston Lone Star College Galveston College| Alvin Community College | Clarendon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | Clarendon College | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Clarendon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 1,371 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | clarendoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Clarendon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $1,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $2,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $4,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $8,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $4,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 88% |
Admission |
Alvin | Clarendon 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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Academics |
Alvin | Clarendon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | Clarendon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $9,199 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $95 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Clarendon College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Alvin | Clarendon College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Clarendon College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvin Community College is larger than than Clarendon College based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 1,371 students)
Alvin vs. Clarendon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Clarendon College?
- Alvin Community College is 25.3% more expensive to attend than Clarendon College for in-state tuition ($2,256.00 vs. $1,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Alvin than Clarendon College ($3,432.00 vs. $2,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than Clarendon College ($7,354 vs. $8,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarendon College are 69% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($4,792 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarendon College than Alvin Community College (88% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvin Community College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Clarendon College ($5,154 vs. $4,999)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Clarendon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarendon College or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Clarendon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Clarendon 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 Clarendon College and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Clarendon College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,600)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $3,072 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarendon College graduates. ($6,127 vs. $9,199)
- Alvin graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Clarendon College graduates. ($63 vs. $95)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarendon College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/