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 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Northshore Technical Community College | Lacombe, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| South Central Louisiana Technical College | Morgan City, LA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| River Parishes Community College | Gonzales, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $2,946 for State residents and $4,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWELA Technical Community College | $4,325 / $4,265 | - | 40% | 16:1 | 3,268 |
| Northshore Technical Community College | $4,203 / $4,203 | - | 28% | 25:1 | 5,074 |
| South Central Louisiana Technical College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| South Louisiana Community College | $4,205 / $4,210 | - | 30% | 21:1 | 5,677 |
| River Parishes Community College | $4,079 / $4,079 | - | 31% | 20:1 | 2,339 |
| Average | $2,946 / $4,178 | - | 0.00% | 21.00:1 | 1,961 |