Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Houston Community College | Houston, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Temple College | Temple, 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 |
| San Jacinto Community College District - Generation Park Campus | Houston, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College | $3,058 / $4,330 | - | 29% | 12:1 | 5,411 |
| Houston Community College | $4,344 / $5,460 | - | 17% | 19:1 | 48,159 |
| Temple College | $4,800 / $6,696 | - | 17% | 18:1 | 4,602 |
| 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 |
| San Jacinto Community College District - Generation Park Campus | $3,456 / $5,352 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |