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Collin County Community College District Brookhaven College Eastfield College Dallas College Tarrant County College North Lake College Mountain View College| Richland College | Texas State Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Richland College | TSTC | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,032 | 10,601 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dcccd.edu | tstc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Richland College | TSTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,770 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,220 | $11,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,476 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,306 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $3,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
Richland College | TSTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Richland College | TSTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Richland College | TSTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,857 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $91 | $98 |
Diversity |
Richland College | TSTC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Richland College | TSTC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Richland 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
- Richland College is larger than than TSTC based on total student enrollment (20,032 students vs. 10,601 students)
Richland College vs. TSTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Richland College or TSTC?
- Texas State Technical College is 109.3% more expensive to attend than Richland College for in-state tuition ($6,969.00 vs. $3,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at TSTC than Richland College ($11,435.00 vs. $5,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State Technical College are 10.1% lower than costs at Richland College ($9,513 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State Technical College than Richland College (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State Technical College students is ?% larger than aid received Richland College ($3,588 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Richland College or TSTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSTC or Richland College .
Richland College vs. TSTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Richland 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 Richland College.
- Richland College students graduate with a $643 lower median federal student loan debt than TSTC graduates. ($8,857 vs. $9,500)
- Richland 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 Richland College students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/