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 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinn College District | Brenham, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North Lake College | Irving, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Vernon College | Vernon, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Texas State Technical College | Waco, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blinn College District | $6,350 / $11,030 | - | 9% | 35:1 | 17,909 |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | $1,770 / $8,070 | - | 26% | 18:1 | 2,600 |
| North Lake College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Vernon College | $5,040 / $6,480 | - | 19% | 14:1 | 2,249 |
| Texas State Technical College | $7,192 / $11,842 | - | 36% | 13:1 | 10,601 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 27.00:1 | 11,512 |