Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Southwest Texas Junior College and similar schools. 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 Comparison between Southwest Texas Junior College and similar schools are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Texas College | Killeen, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Richland College | Dallas, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Southwest Texas Junior College | Uvalde, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Western Texas College | Snyder, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Palo Alto College | San Antonio, 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 Comparison between Southwest Texas Junior College and similar schools 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Texas College | $3,900 / $7,500 | - | 16% | 13:1 | 8,326 |
| Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,326 / $6,294 | - | 30% | 18:1 | 6,278 |
| Western Texas College | $4,830 / $5,850 | - | 42% | 20:1 | 1,392 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,892 / $14,422 | - | 25% | 28:1 | 10,641 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | $2,844 / $12,924 | - | 27% | 20:1 | 4,808 |
| Average | $3,330 / $5,220 | - | 0.00% | 28.00:1 | 20,032 |