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Overview |
Howard College | Richland College | ||
| Location | Big Spring, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,264 | 20,032 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howardcollege.edu | dcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard College | Richland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,460 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,470 | $5,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,090 | $10,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,063 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,076 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Howard College | Richland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Howard College | Richland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard College | Richland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $8,857 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $91 |
Diversity |
Howard College | Richland College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard College | Richland College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Howard College | Richland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Richland College is larger than than Howard College based on total student enrollment (20,032 students vs. 4,264 students)
Howard College vs. Richland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard College or Richland College?
- Howard College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Richland College for in-state tuition ($4,020.00 vs. $3,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Howard College than Richland College ($5,470.00 vs. $5,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard College are 105.8% lower than costs at Richland College ($5,090 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard College than Richland College (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard College students is ?% larger than aid received Richland College ($7,076 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Howard College or Richland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Richland College or Howard College .
Howard College vs. Richland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard College or Richland College? 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 Richland College and Howard College.
- Graduates from Richland College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Howard College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,000)
- Howard College students graduate with a $2,107 lower median federal student loan debt than Richland College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $8,857)
- Howard College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Richland College graduates. ($69 vs. $91)
- More Howard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Richland College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/