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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 | Del Mar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | DMC | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 9,725 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | delmar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | DMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $2,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $3,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $6,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $6,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $5,912 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 80% |
Admission |
Alvin | DMC | ||
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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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alvin | DMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | DMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $4,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $44 |
Diversity |
Alvin | DMC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alvin | DMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | DMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Del Mar College is larger than than Alvin based on total student enrollment (9,725 students vs. 5,411 students)
Alvin vs. DMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or DMC?
- Alvin Community College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than DMC for in-state tuition ($2,256.00 vs. $2,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Alvin than Del Mar College ($3,432.00 vs. $3,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Del Mar College than Alvin ($6,028 vs. $7,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Del Mar College are 16.5% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($6,950 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Del Mar College than Alvin Community College (80% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Del Mar College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($5,912 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or DMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DMC or Alvin .
Alvin vs. DMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or DMC? 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 DMC and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $4,300 more per year than DMC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,100)
- Del Mar College students graduate with a $1,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvin graduates. ($4,279 vs. $6,127)
- DMC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Alvin graduates. ($44 vs. $63)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DMC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/