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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College-Orange | Orange, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Mountain View College | Dallas, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Paris Junior College | Paris, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | Uvalde, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumont, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College-Orange | $2,832 / $13,824 | - | 26% | 22:1 | 2,682 |
| Mountain View College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Paris Junior College | $4,050 / $5,580 | - | 35% | 25:1 | 4,427 |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,326 / $6,294 | - | 30% | 18:1 | 6,278 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | $2,844 / $12,924 | - | 27% | 20:1 | 4,808 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 27.00:1 | 11,619 |