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Overview |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Tarrant County College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 175 | 40,131 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vettechinstitute.edu | tccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Tarrant County College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $1,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $8,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,400 | $10,116 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,360 | $6,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $5,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 56% |
Admission |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Tarrant County 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Tarrant County College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Tarrant County College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $8,820 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $91 |
Diversity |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Tarrant County College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Tarrant County College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Tarrant County College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarrant County College District is larger than than Vet Tech Institute of Houston based on total student enrollment (40,131 students vs. 175 students)
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. Tarrant County College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vet Tech Institute of Houston or Tarrant County College?
- Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 310.3% more expensive to attend than Tarrant County College for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $3,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Tarrant County College District ($13,960.00 vs. $8,235.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarrant County College District than Vet Tech Institute of Houston ($6,256 vs. $13,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vet Tech Institute of Houston are 87.3% lower than costs at Tarrant County College District ($5,400 vs. $10,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vet Tech Institute of Houston than Tarrant County College District (85% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vet Tech Institute of Houston students is 29.8% larger than aid received Tarrant County College District ($6,595 vs. $5,082)
Which college is harder to get into, Vet Tech Institute of Houston 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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston .
Vet Tech Institute of Houston vs. Tarrant County College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vet Tech Institute of Houston 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 Vet Tech Institute of Houston.
- Graduates from Tarrant County College District earn on average $7,200 more per year than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $30,500)
- Tarrant County College District students graduate with a $3,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates. ($8,820 vs. $12,000)
- Tarrant County 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 Tarrant County 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/