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Overview |
FPC | South Plains College | ||
| Location | Borger, TX | Levelland, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,634 | 8,580 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fpctx.edu | southplainscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FPC | South Plains College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,770 | $696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,940 | $2,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,974 | $4,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,028 | $6,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,781 | $5,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 83% |
Admission |
FPC | South Plains 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 | South Plains College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FPC | South Plains College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,547 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $108 |
Diversity |
FPC | South Plains College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FPC | South Plains College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FPC | South Plains College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Plains College is larger than than FPC based on total student enrollment (8,580 students vs. 1,634 students)
FPC vs. South Plains College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FPC or South Plains College?
- Frank Phillips College is 4% more expensive to attend than South Plains College for in-state tuition ($2,670.00 vs. $2,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at South Plains College than Frank Phillips College ($2,952.00 vs. $2,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Plains College than FPC ($6,470 vs. $8,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Plains College are 12.6% lower than costs at Frank Phillips College ($4,418 vs. $4,974)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Plains College than Frank Phillips College (83% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Plains College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Frank Phillips College ($5,794 vs. $5,781)
Which college is harder to get into, FPC or South Plains College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Plains College or FPC .
FPC vs. South Plains College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FPC or South Plains 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 Plains College and FPC.
- Graduates from South Plains College earn on average $2,800 more per year than FPC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $36,500)
- Frank Phillips College students graduate with a $3,953 lower median federal student loan debt than South Plains College graduates. ($6,547 vs. $10,500)
- FPC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than South Plains College graduates. ($67 vs. $108)
- More South Plains College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FPC students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/