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Overview |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Lone Star College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | The Woodlands, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 175 | 68,415 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vettechinstitute.edu | lonestar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Lone Star College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $2,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $8,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,400 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,360 | $10,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $3,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Lone Star College | ||
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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 | Lone Star College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Lone Star College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,500 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $98 |
Diversity |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Lone Star College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Lone Star College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Lone Star College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lone Star College is larger than than Vet Tech Institute of Houston based on total student enrollment (68,415 students vs. 175 students)
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. Lone Star College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or Lone Star College?
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 117.4% more expensive to attend than Lone Star College for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $6,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Lone Star College ($13,960.00 vs. $8,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lone Star College than Vet Tech Institute of Houston ($10,188 vs. $13,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are 133.3% lower than costs at Lone Star College ($5,400 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lone Star College than Vet Tech Institute of Houston (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vet Tech Institute of Houston students is 67.6% larger than aid received Lone Star College ($6,595 vs. $3,936)
Which college is harder to get into, Vet Tech Institute of Houston 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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston .
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. Lone Star College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vet Tech Institute of Houston 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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston.
- Graduates from Lone Star College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $30,500)
- Lone Star College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($9,500 vs. $12,000)
- Lone Star College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($98 vs. $124)
- More Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lone Star College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/