This graph compares the cost of room and board at
educational institutions in Texas.
This graph helps explain why
The Cost of Room and Board in Texas
(2012-2013)
Public
Private
public community colleges are considered to be
affordable alternatives to private community colleges.
students in Texas have become increasingly drawn to
technical schools over community colleges
many students might choose an alternative living
situation over paying room and board at a four year
institution
some Texas students have opted to delay attaining a
degree in higher education for several years.
Yearly cost
(thousands of dollars)
Four-year
university
Community
college
Technical
school