How Does Dual Credit Compare with Advanced Placement?
Dual Credit (DC) | Advanced Placement (AP) | |
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Description | Allows high school students to simultaneously earn college credit, while also earning credit at their high school. | Allows students to take college-level courses and exams to earn college credit or placement while still in high school. |
Credit | Guaranteed college credit upon successful completion of course(s) in Texas. | No guarantee upon completion of course(s); must pass College Board Exam AP exams with a score of 3 or higher. |
Teachers / Instructors | Taught by college instructors or high school teachers who serve as adjunct professors. | Taught by the high school teachers trained by The College Board. |
College / University Acceptance | Accepted at public college and universities in Texas as well as many other colleges and universities across the nation. Check the policy at each college or university. | Accepted throughout the nation. Check the policy at each college or university |
Location | Taught at the high school, online or at a TCC campus. | Taught at the high school. |
Eligibility |
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Open to any student. |
Cost | $64 per credit hour (grant funds may be available) | $93 test fee (waivers may be available) |
Contact
Got questions? Contact your dual credit campus service area for information.
Updated August 14, 2019