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Overview |
Howard College | Tarrant County College | ||
| Location | Big Spring, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,264 | 40,131 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howardcollege.edu | tccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard College | Tarrant County College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,460 | $1,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,470 | $8,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,090 | $10,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,063 | $6,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,076 | $5,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 56% |
Admission |
Howard College | Tarrant County 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard College | Tarrant County College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $8,820 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $91 |
Diversity |
Howard College | Tarrant County College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard College | Tarrant County College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Howard College | Tarrant County 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
- Tarrant County College District is larger than than Howard College based on total student enrollment (40,131 students vs. 4,264 students)
Howard College vs. Tarrant County College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard College or Tarrant County College?
- Howard College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Tarrant County College for in-state tuition ($4,020.00 vs. $3,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Tarrant County College than Howard College ($8,235.00 vs. $5,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarrant County College District than Howard College ($6,256 vs. $8,063)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard College are 98.7% lower than costs at Tarrant County College District ($5,090 vs. $10,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard College than Tarrant County College District (87% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Tarrant County College District ($7,076 vs. $5,082)
Which college is harder to get into, Howard College or Tarrant County College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarrant County College or Howard College .
Howard College vs. Tarrant County College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard College or Tarrant County 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 Tarrant County College and Howard College.
- Graduates from Tarrant County College District earn on average $3,700 more per year than Howard College graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $34,000)
- Howard College students graduate with a $2,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarrant County College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $8,820)
- Howard College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Tarrant County College graduates. ($69 vs. $91)
- More Howard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarrant County College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/