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San Jacinto College HCC COM Alvin| Frank Phillips College | Galveston College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FPC | Galveston College | ||
| Location | Borger, TX | Galveston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,634 | 2,026 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fpctx.edu | gc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FPC | Galveston College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,770 | $1,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,940 | $4,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,974 | $7,477 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,028 | $8,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,781 | $6,924 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 92% |
Admission |
FPC | Galveston 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
FPC | Galveston College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FPC | Galveston College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,547 | $7,528 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $77 |
Diversity |
FPC | Galveston College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
FPC | Galveston College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
FPC | Galveston College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Galveston College is larger than than FPC based on total student enrollment (2,026 students vs. 1,634 students)
FPC vs. Galveston College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FPC or Galveston College?
- Frank Phillips College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Galveston College for in-state tuition ($2,670.00 vs. $2,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Galveston College than Frank Phillips College ($4,680.00 vs. $2,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Galveston College than FPC ($8,001 vs. $8,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frank Phillips College are 50.3% lower than costs at Galveston College ($4,974 vs. $7,477)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Galveston College than Frank Phillips College (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Galveston College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Frank Phillips College ($6,924 vs. $5,781)
Which college is harder to get into, FPC or Galveston College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Galveston College or FPC .
FPC vs. Galveston College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FPC or Galveston 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 Galveston College and FPC.
- Graduates from Galveston College earn on average $3,500 more per year than FPC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,500)
- Frank Phillips College students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than Galveston College graduates. ($6,547 vs. $7,528)
- FPC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Galveston College graduates. ($67 vs. $77)
- More FPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Galveston College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/