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Overview |
BC | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,726 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,063 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,700 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,718 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,019 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | South Texas College | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | N/A |
Diversity |
BC | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BC | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BC | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Texas College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 4,044 students)
BC vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or South Texas College?
- Brazosport College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($2,629.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at South Texas College than Brazosport College ($7,500.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than BC ($1,692 vs. $4,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 29% lower than costs at Brazosport College ($6,745 vs. $8,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than Brazosport College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Texas College students is 94.1% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($7,799 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or BC .
BC vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or South Texas 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 South Texas College and BC.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $5,400 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/