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Overview |
Central Texas College | Lone Star College | ||
| Location | Killeen, TX | The Woodlands, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,326 | 68,415 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ctcd.edu | lonestar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Texas College | Lone Star College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,000 | $2,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,500 | $8,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,470 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,693 | $10,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,084 | $3,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Texas College | Lone Star 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 |
Central Texas College | Lone Star College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Texas College | Lone Star College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $98 |
Diversity |
Central Texas College | Lone Star College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Central Texas College | Lone Star College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Central Texas College | Lone Star College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lone Star College is larger than than Central Texas College based on total student enrollment (68,415 students vs. 8,326 students)
Central Texas College vs. Lone Star College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Texas College or Lone Star College?
- Lone Star College is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Central Texas College for in-state tuition ($6,420.00 vs. $3,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Lone Star College than Central Texas College ($8,070.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Texas College than Lone Star College ($4,693 vs. $10,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Texas College are 94.7% lower than costs at Lone Star College ($6,470 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lone Star College than Central Texas College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Texas College students is 54.6% larger than aid received Lone Star College ($6,084 vs. $3,936)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Texas College or Lone Star College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lone Star College or Central Texas College .
Central Texas College vs. Lone Star College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Texas College or Lone Star 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 Lone Star College and Central Texas College.
- Graduates from Lone Star College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Central Texas College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,100)
- Central Texas College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lone Star College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $9,500)
- Central Texas College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lone Star College graduates. ($67 vs. $98)
- More Central Texas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lone Star College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/