Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (288) | ✔ |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Western Texas College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (350) | ✔ |
| Palo Alto College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Northwest Vista College | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Western Texas College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Palo Alto College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Northwest Vista College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 5 selected colleges, 3 schools are member of NAA, and 3 schools are member of NJCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 6 athletic programs |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 3 athletic programs |
| Western Texas College | NAA, NJCAA | - | - | - | 8 athletic programs |
| Palo Alto College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Northwest Vista College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NJCAA: National Junior College Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Western Texas College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Palo Alto College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Northwest Vista College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs