Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | Houston, TX | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Laredo College | Laredo, TX | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Texas A & M International University | Laredo, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| West Texas A & M University | Canyon, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | $7,708 / $17,788 | 88.42% | 30% | 18:1 | 14,208 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 / $18,482 | 83.73% | 37% | 20:1 | 16,803 |
| Laredo College | $4,500 / $5,748 | - | 37% | 26:1 | 9,317 |
| Texas A & M International University | $7,846 / $19,382 | 47.88% | 49% | 19:1 | 8,505 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,859 / $19,939 | 87.70% | 52% | 19:1 | 31,559 |
| West Texas A & M University | $9,101 / $10,996 | 91.63% | 45% | 17:1 | 9,242 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |