Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, there are 3 four years (or high) schools and 2 2-4 years schools .
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | College Station, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 / $8,235 | - | 21% | 19:1 | 40,131 |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $13,099 / $40,328 | 62.65% | 83% | 18:1 | 74,014 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,678 / $42,778 | 31.35% | 87% | 18:1 | 52,384 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |