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Overview |
Tarrant County College | TSTC | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,131 | 10,601 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tccd.edu | tstc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarrant County College | TSTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,728 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,235 | $11,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,116 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,256 | $17,306 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,082 | $3,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 90% |
Admission |
Tarrant County 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 16, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Tarrant County College | TSTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarrant County College | TSTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,820 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $91 | $98 |
Diversity |
Tarrant County College | TSTC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Tarrant County College | TSTC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Tarrant County College | TSTC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarrant County College District is larger than than TSTC based on total student enrollment (40,131 students vs. 10,601 students)
Tarrant County College vs. TSTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarrant County College or TSTC?
- Texas State Technical College is 104.9% more expensive to attend than Tarrant County College for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $3,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at TSTC than Tarrant County College District ($11,435.00 vs. $8,235.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarrant County College District than TSTC ($6,256 vs. $17,306)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State Technical College are 6.3% lower than costs at Tarrant County College District ($9,513 vs. $10,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State Technical College than Tarrant County College District (90% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarrant County College District students is 41.6% larger than aid received Texas State Technical College ($5,082 vs. $3,588)
Which college is harder to get into, Tarrant County College or TSTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSTC or Tarrant County College .
Tarrant County College vs. TSTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarrant County 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 Tarrant County College.
- Tarrant County College District students graduate with a $680 lower median federal student loan debt than TSTC graduates. ($8,820 vs. $9,500)
- Tarrant County College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than TSTC graduates. ($91 vs. $98)
- More TSTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarrant County 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/