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** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
| Texas Southern University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,769) | ✔ |
| West Texas A & M University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,200) | ✔ ($4,140) |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Texas Southern University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| West Texas A & M University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 3 schools are member of NAA, and 3 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| Texas Southern University | NAA, NCAA | Southwestern Athletic Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| West Texas A & M University | NAA, NCAA | Lone Star Conference | Lone Star Conference | Lone Star Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Texas Southern University | Not affiliated | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| West Texas A & M University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs