Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College | Amarillo, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Central Texas College | Killeen, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Clarendon College | Clarendon, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Eastfield College | Mesquite, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Palo Alto College | San Antonio, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College | $3,168 / $4,704 | - | 27% | 19:1 | 8,988 |
| Central Texas College | $3,900 / $7,500 | - | 16% | 13:1 | 8,326 |
| Clarendon College | $4,440 / $5,400 | - | 44% | 17:1 | 1,371 |
| Eastfield College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Texas Southmost College | $3,748 / $4,948 | - | 32% | 24:1 | 7,648 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,892 / $14,422 | - | 25% | 28:1 | 10,641 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 31.00:1 | 16,769 |