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Overview |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | HCC | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 175 | 48,159 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vettechinstitute.edu | hccs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | HCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $3,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,400 | $9,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,360 | $6,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $5,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 65% |
Admission |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | HCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | - | ||
| Admitted | 48 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | HCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | HCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $108 |
Diversity |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | HCC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | HCC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | HCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Houston Community College is larger than than Vet Tech Institute of Houston based on total student enrollment (48,159 students vs. 175 students)
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. HCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or HCC?
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 380.7% more expensive to attend than HCC for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $2,904.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.2% higher at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Houston Community College ($13,960.00 vs. $3,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Community College than Vet Tech Institute of Houston ($6,287 vs. $13,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are 72.8% lower than costs at Houston Community College ($5,400 vs. $9,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Houston Community College (85% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vet Tech Institute of Houston students is 18.4% larger than aid received Houston Community College ($6,595 vs. $5,568)
Which college is harder to get into, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or HCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HCC or Vet Tech Institute of Houston .
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. HCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or HCC? 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 HCC and Vet Tech Institute of Houston.
- Graduates from Houston Community College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $30,500)
- Houston Community College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($10,500 vs. $12,000)
- HCC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($108 vs. $124)
- More Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HCC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/