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Overview |
Amarillo College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
| Location | Amarillo, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,988 | 175 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | actx.edu | vettechinstitute.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amarillo College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,128 | $13,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,664 | $13,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,310 | $5,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,903 | $13,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,759 | $6,595 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 85% |
Admission |
Amarillo College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 70 | ||
| Admitted | - | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Amarillo College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amarillo College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $30,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,825 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $124 |
Diversity |
Amarillo College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 22% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Amarillo College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Amarillo College | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Amarillo College is larger than than Vet Tech Institute of Houston based on total student enrollment (8,988 students vs. 175 students)
Amarillo College vs. Vet Tech Institute of Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amarillo College or Vet Tech Institute of Houston?
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 1,137.6% more expensive to attend than Amarillo College for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $1,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 424% higher at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Amarillo College ($13,960.00 vs. $2,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amarillo College than Vet Tech Institute of Houston ($4,903 vs. $13,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are 35.4% lower than costs at Amarillo College ($5,400 vs. $7,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Amarillo College (85% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vet Tech Institute of Houston students is 14.5% larger than aid received Amarillo College ($6,595 vs. $5,759)
Which college is harder to get into, Amarillo College or Vet Tech Institute of Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vet Tech Institute of Houston or Amarillo College .
Amarillo College vs. Vet Tech Institute of Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amarillo College or Vet Tech Institute of Houston? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Vet Tech Institute of Houston and Amarillo College.
- Graduates from Amarillo College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $30,500)
- Amarillo College students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($10,825 vs. $12,000)
- Amarillo College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($111 vs. $124)
- More Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amarillo College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/