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, there are 1 four years (or high) schools and 4 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 |
| Lamar State College-Orange | Orange, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| North Lake College | Irving, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Odessa College | Odessa, TX | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| St Philip's College | San Antonio, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Community College | $4,344 / $5,460 | - | 17% | 19:1 | 48,159 |
| Lamar State College-Orange | $2,832 / $13,824 | - | 26% | 22:1 | 2,682 |
| North Lake College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Odessa College | $3,912 / $4,806 | - | 23% | 21:1 | 7,995 |
| St Philip's College | $6,892 / $14,422 | - | 31% | 18:1 | 12,653 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 27.00:1 | 11,512 |