Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Wharton County Junior 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 Wharton County Junior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Coastal Bend College | Beeville, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Ranger College | Ranger, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Richland College | Dallas, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| 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 Wharton County Junior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College | $3,058 / $4,330 | - | 29% | 12:1 | 5,411 |
| Coastal Bend College | $4,793 / $5,243 | - | 21% | 18:1 | 3,899 |
| Northeast Texas Community College | $4,282 / $5,434 | - | 33% | 17:1 | 3,029 |
| Ranger College | $6,525 / $8,775 | - | 42% | 18:1 | 2,297 |
| Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Wharton County Junior College | $4,320 / $5,568 | - | 16% | 17:1 | 5,495 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 28.00:1 | 20,032 |