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Overview |
Ranger College | South Plains College | ||
| Location | Ranger, TX | Levelland, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,297 | 8,580 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rangercollege.edu | southplainscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ranger College | South Plains College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,950 | $696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $2,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,864 | $4,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,919 | $6,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,602 | $5,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 83% |
Admission |
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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 |
Ranger College | South Plains College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ranger College | South Plains College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,400 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $97 | $108 |
Diversity |
Ranger College | South Plains College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ranger College | South Plains College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Ranger College | South Plains College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Plains College is larger than than Ranger College based on total student enrollment (8,580 students vs. 2,297 students)
Ranger College vs. South Plains College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ranger College or South Plains College?
- Ranger College is 40.2% more expensive to attend than South Plains College for in-state tuition ($3,600.00 vs. $2,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at Ranger College than South Plains College ($5,700.00 vs. $2,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ranger College than South Plains College ($4,919 vs. $6,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Plains College are 10.1% lower than costs at Ranger College ($4,418 vs. $4,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Plains College than Ranger College (83% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranger College students is 65.7% larger than aid received South Plains College ($9,602 vs. $5,794)
Which college is harder to get into, Ranger College 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 Ranger College .
Ranger College vs. South Plains College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ranger College 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 Ranger College.
- Graduates from South Plains College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Ranger College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $32,200)
- Ranger College students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than South Plains College graduates. ($9,400 vs. $10,500)
- Ranger College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than South Plains College graduates. ($97 vs. $108)
- More South Plains College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ranger College 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/