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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 | Lamar Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alvin | Lamar Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Alvin, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,411 | 4,808 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvincollege.edu | lit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvin | Lamar Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $1,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,432 | $11,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,097 | $6,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,354 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,154 | $4,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 69% |
Admission |
Alvin | Lamar Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| 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 | Lamar Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvin | Lamar Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,127 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $124 |
Diversity |
Alvin | Lamar Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alvin | Lamar Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Alvin | Lamar Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvin Community College is larger than than Lamar Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (5,411 students vs. 4,808 students)
Alvin vs. Lamar Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvin or Lamar Institute of Technology?
- Alvin Community College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Lamar Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($2,256.00 vs. $1,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.3% higher at Lamar Institute of Technology than Alvin Community College ($11,712.00 vs. $3,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvin Community College than Lamar Institute of Technology ($7,354 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar Institute of Technology are 29.5% lower than costs at Alvin Community College ($6,254 vs. $8,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar Institute of Technology than Alvin Community College (69% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvin Community College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Lamar Institute of Technology ($5,154 vs. $4,794)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvin or Lamar Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar Institute of Technology or Alvin .
Alvin vs. Lamar Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvin or Lamar Institute of Technology? 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 Lamar Institute of Technology and Alvin.
- Graduates from Lamar Institute of Technology earn on average $6,300 more per year than Alvin graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,400)
- Alvin Community College students graduate with a $5,873 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar Institute of Technology graduates. ($6,127 vs. $12,000)
- Alvin graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar Institute of Technology graduates. ($63 vs. $124)
- More Alvin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/