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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, 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 |
| Northwest Vista 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community College | $3,274 / $5,314 | - | 20% | 21:1 | 24,398 |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | $1,770 / $8,070 | - | 26% | 18:1 | 2,600 |
| Texas Southmost College | $3,748 / $4,948 | - | 32% | 24:1 | 7,648 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,892 / $14,422 | - | 25% | 28:1 | 10,641 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,892 / $14,422 | - | 26% | 29:1 | 17,222 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | $2,844 / $12,924 | - | 27% | 20:1 | 4,808 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |