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 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon College | Clarendon, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Mountain View College | Dallas, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Ranger College | Ranger, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Western Texas College | Snyder, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon College | $4,440 / $5,400 | - | 44% | 17:1 | 1,371 |
| Houston Community College | $4,344 / $5,460 | - | 17% | 19:1 | 48,159 |
| Mountain View College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Texas Southmost College | $3,748 / $4,948 | - | 32% | 24:1 | 7,648 |
| Ranger College | $6,525 / $8,775 | - | 42% | 18:1 | 2,297 |
| Western Texas College | $4,830 / $5,850 | - | 42% | 20:1 | 1,392 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 27.00:1 | 11,619 |