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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 | Jacksonville College Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | JBC | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Jacksonville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 471 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | jacksonville-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | JBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $5,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $5,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $8,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $11,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $6,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 96% |
Admission |
Alvin | JBC | ||
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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 | JBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | JBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alvin | JBC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alvin | JBC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | JBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvin Community College is larger than than JBC based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 471 students)
Alvin vs. JBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or JBC?
- Jacksonville College Main Campus is 123.4% more expensive to attend than Alvin for in-state tuition ($5,040.00 vs. $2,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at JBC than Alvin Community College ($5,040.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than JBC ($7,354 vs. $11,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville College Main Campus are 0.1% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($8,092 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville College Main Campus than Alvin Community College (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville College Main Campus students is 31% larger than aid received Alvin Community College ($6,751 vs. $5,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or JBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JBC or Alvin .
Alvin vs. JBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or JBC? 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 JBC and Alvin.
- Graduates from Alvin Community College earn on average $12,500 more per year than JBC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $27,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/