Howard vs. Palo Alto
Both Howard College and Palo Alto College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Texas. The following statements compare Howard College and Palo Alto College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Palo Alto's tuition ($14,422) is more expensive than Howard ($6,076).
- Howard's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Palo Alto (30 to 1).
- Palo Alto (10,908 students) is larger than Howard (4,136 students) with more enrolled students.
- Palo Alto ($4,391) has higher amount of financial aid than Howard ($2,319).
- Howard's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Palo Alto (34%).

Howard College
Public, 2-4 years • Big Spring, TX Best Community Colleges in TX, #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$4,626 In-State
$6,076 out-of-state
$6,076 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,319
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,136 (All undergraduate)
1,174 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
89 Faculties (full-time)
284 Staffs (full-time)
$44,167 Faculty Salary
$47,081 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$1,650 annual charge
-252 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,188 annual charge

Palo Alto College
Public, 2-4 years • San Antonio, TX Best Community Colleges in TX, #TX in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$6,892 In-State
$14,422 out-of-state
$14,422 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,391
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,908 (All undergraduate)
4,224 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
57% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
135 Faculties (full-time)
336 Staffs (full-time)
$66,415 Faculty Salary
$54,807 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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