Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Lamar University | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,506) | ✔ ($3,612) |
| Laredo College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Sul Ross State University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (758) | ✔ ($3,638) |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (988) | ✔ |
| Weatherford College | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (270) | ✔ ($3,150) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Lamar University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Laredo College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Sul Ross State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Weatherford College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 5 schools are member of NAA, 3 schools are member of NCAA, and 1 schools are member of NJCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Lamar University | NAA, NCAA | Southland Conference | Southland Conference | Southland Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| Laredo College | NAA | - | - | - | 3 athletic programs |
| Sul Ross State University | NAA, NCAA | American Southwest Conference | American Southwest Conference | American Southwest Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | - | 9 athletic programs |
| Weatherford College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 4 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NJCAA: National Junior College Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College District | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lamar University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Laredo College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sul Ross State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weatherford College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs