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Overview |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Richland College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 175 | 20,032 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vettechinstitute.edu | dcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Richland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $1,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $5,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,400 | $10,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,360 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 0% |
Admission |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Richland 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 | Richland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Richland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $8,857 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $91 |
Diversity |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Richland College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Richland College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Richland College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Richland College is larger than than Vet Tech Institute of Houston based on total student enrollment (20,032 students vs. 175 students)
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. Richland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or Richland College?
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 319.2% more expensive to attend than Richland College for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $3,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.4% higher at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Richland College ($13,960.00 vs. $5,220.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are 94% lower than costs at Richland College ($5,400 vs. $10,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Richland College (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vet Tech Institute of Houston students is ?% larger than aid received Richland College ($6,595 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or Richland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Richland College or Vet Tech Institute of Houston .
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. Richland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or Richland 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 Richland College and Vet Tech Institute of Houston.
- Graduates from Richland College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $30,500)
- Richland College students graduate with a $3,143 lower median federal student loan debt than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($8,857 vs. $12,000)
- Richland College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($91 vs. $124)
- More Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Richland College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/