Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Howard College and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Howard College and similar schools are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Howard College | Big Spring, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North Lake College | Irving, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Paris Junior College | Paris, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Howard College and similar schools is $3,330 for State residents and $5,220 for out-of-state students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Community College | $4,344 / $5,460 | - | 17% | 19:1 | 48,159 |
| Howard College | $4,626 / $6,076 | - | 27% | 25:1 | 4,264 |
| North Lake College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Paris Junior College | $4,050 / $5,580 | - | 35% | 25:1 | 4,427 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 / $8,235 | - | 21% | 19:1 | 40,131 |
| Wharton County Junior College | $4,320 / $5,568 | - | 16% | 17:1 | 5,495 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 27.00:1 | 11,512 |