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Overview |
HCC | TSTC | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 48,159 | 10,601 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hccs.edu | tstc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HCC | TSTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $792 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $3,624 | $11,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,330 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,287 | $17,306 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,568 | $3,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 90% |
Admission |
HCC | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
HCC | TSTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HCC | TSTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $98 |
Diversity |
HCC | TSTC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
HCC | TSTC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
HCC | 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
- Houston Community College is larger than than TSTC based on total student enrollment (48,159 students vs. 10,601 students)
HCC vs. TSTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HCC or TSTC?
- Texas State Technical College is 140% more expensive to attend than HCC for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $2,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.5% higher at TSTC than Houston Community College ($11,435.00 vs. $3,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Community College than TSTC ($6,287 vs. $17,306)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Community College are 2% lower than costs at Texas State Technical College ($9,330 vs. $9,513)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State Technical College than Houston Community College (90% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Community College students is 55.2% larger than aid received Texas State Technical College ($5,568 vs. $3,588)
Which college is harder to get into, HCC or TSTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSTC or HCC .
HCC vs. TSTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HCC 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 HCC.
- Texas State Technical College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than HCC graduates. ($9,500 vs. $10,500)
- TSTC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than HCC graduates. ($98 vs. $108)
- More TSTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCC students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/