Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, there are 1 four years (or high) schools and 4 2-4 years schools .
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | San Antonio, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lone Star College System | The Woodlands, TX | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Richland College | Dallas, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| South Plains College | Levelland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Houston Community College | $4,344 / $5,460 | - | 17% | 19:1 | 48,159 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 / $8,700 | - | 18% | 21:1 | 68,415 |
| Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| South Plains College | $4,453 / $4,837 | - | 19% | 16:1 | 8,580 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 28.00:1 | 20,032 |