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HCC San Jacinto College Blinn College Lee College UH Wharton County Junior College Texas A&M Tyler Junior College Alvin University of Houston-Downtown Texas State Technical College-Marshall| Coastal Bend College | Lone Star College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | Lone Star College | ||
| Location | Beeville, TX | The Woodlands, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,899 | 68,415 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastalbend.edu | lonestar.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Lone Star College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,100 | $2,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,410 | $8,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,818 | $10,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,289 | $3,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
CBC | Lone Star 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 |
CBC | Lone Star College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Lone Star College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
CBC | Lone Star College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CBC | Lone Star College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Lone Star College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lone Star College is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (68,415 students vs. 3,899 students)
CBC vs. Lone Star College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Lone Star College?
- Lone Star College is 62.1% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($6,420.00 vs. $3,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Lone Star College than Coastal Bend College ($8,070.00 vs. $4,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Bend College than Lone Star College ($4,818 vs. $10,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Bend College are 103.2% lower than costs at Lone Star College ($6,200 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lone Star College than Coastal Bend College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Bend College students is 59.8% larger than aid received Lone Star College ($6,289 vs. $3,936)
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Lone Star College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lone Star College or CBC .
CBC vs. Lone Star College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or Lone Star 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 Lone Star College and CBC.
- Graduates from Lone Star College earn on average $6,600 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $31,900)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lone Star College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/