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HCC San Jacinto College Blinn College Lee College UH Wharton County Junior College Texas A&M Tyler Junior College Alvin University of Houston-Downtown Texas State Technical College-Marshall| Lone Star College | Texas State Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lone Star College | TSTC | ||
| Location | The Woodlands, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,415 | 10,601 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lonestar.edu | tstc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lone Star College | TSTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,880 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,070 | $11,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,188 | $17,306 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,936 | $3,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Lone Star College | TSTC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Lone Star College | TSTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lone Star College | TSTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $98 |
Diversity |
Lone Star College | TSTC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lone Star College | TSTC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lone Star College | TSTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lone Star College is larger than than TSTC based on total student enrollment (68,415 students vs. 10,601 students)
Lone Star College vs. TSTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lone Star College or TSTC?
- Texas State Technical College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Lone Star College for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $6,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at TSTC than Lone Star College ($11,435.00 vs. $8,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lone Star College than TSTC ($10,188 vs. $17,306)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State Technical College are 32.5% lower than costs at Lone Star College ($9,513 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lone Star College than Texas State Technical College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lone Star College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Texas State Technical College ($3,936 vs. $3,588)
Which college is harder to get into, Lone Star College or TSTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSTC or Lone Star College .
Lone Star College vs. TSTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lone Star College or TSTC? 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 TSTC and Lone Star College.
- Texas State Technical College and Lone Star College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($9,500 vs. $9,500)
- Texas State Technical College and Lone Star College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($98 vs. $98)
- More TSTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lone Star College students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/