Southwest Texas Junior College (SWTJC) vs Angelina CC

Southwest Texas Junior College and Angelina College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Texas, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. While they share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. This side-by-side comparison delves into the intricacies of each college, highlighting key differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you're a prospective student seeking the ideal academic environment or an individual curious about the nuances of these two institutions, this comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights to aid your decision-making process. Explore the comparison table to discover which college best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Angelina College	Southwest Texas Junior College
Overview
Location	Lufkin, Texas	Uvalde, Texas
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	58.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $21,031 Out of state: $22,381	In state: $17,422 Out of state: $19,246
Average net price	$9,332	$6,309
Tuition	In state: $3,300 Out of state: $4,650	In state: $3,024 Out of state: $4,848
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,200 Meal plan: $3,800	Room/dormitory: $2,600 Meal plan: $2,460
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	82.0% Average amount $2,988	85.0% Average amount $8,303
Students receiving federal student loan		3.0% Average amount $4,697
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,272 Men 36.2% Women 63.8%	5,875 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.4%	0.2%
International students	1.9%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	108	251
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas Louisiana Illinois Michigan Missouri	Texas Alabama Tennessee

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Engineering Technologies	Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Automotive Technology Precision Production
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	13.9%	29.9%
Dropout rate	48.2%	45.8%
Transferred out	25.2%	14.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,888 Year 2: $59,640 Year 3: $63,581 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,525 Year 2: $45,852 Year 3: $47,386 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,051 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,430 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $29,429 Year 2: $23,351 Year 3: N/A Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $42,803 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,781 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $26,060 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,920 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $39,966 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,159 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A	Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $33,863 Year 2: $30,988 Year 3: $36,644 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $27,106 Year 2: $36,560 Year 3: $35,260 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $29,245 Year 2: $23,803 Year 3: $35,115 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $34,682 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $38,200 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $34,118 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,295 Year 3: $25,915 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $20,451 Year 2: $22,094 Year 3: $23,544 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $15,552 Year 3: N/A Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,087 Year 3: N/A Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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