Comparative Data: How We Measure Up
Transparency Through Comparison.
At College of the Mainland, we hold ourselves to the highest state and national standards. We believe in providing our community with easy access to the data that defines our performance, affordability, and institutional health compared to our peers across Texas
Statewide Performance and Finance
Explore how COM aligns with the broader landscape of Texas higher education. These
external resources provide a comprehensive look at our fiscal health and student outcomes
- The Benchmark for Excellence: Access certified data on student completion, affordability, and institutional funding for all Texas public colleges.
- Finance and Resource Planning: Lists information for all colleges and universities.
- Community and Technical Colleges: Provides reporting information such as the Financial Condition Report.
- Financial Reporting: Displays information from the annual reports for all 50 Texas community college districts.
- Our Peer Network: See how COM collaborates and compares within the network of the 50 community college districts across the state.
- Fiscal Accountability: Review performance reports and budget recommendations to ensure we deliver value for every tax dollar.
Federal Insights and National Benchmarks
Gain a broader perspective on COM’s performance through national data sets used by researchers and policymakers.
- College Navigator
- A Tool for Students & Parents: Use this Department of Education resource to compare COM’s tuition, financial aid, and student success metrics side-by-side with other institutions.
Institutional Excellence
Looking for COM-specific stats? Our internal research office provides real-time updates on our progress.- COMmon Fact Sheets – Quick snapshots of enrollment and contact hours.
- Strategic Plan – Tracking our progress toward our 2030 goals.
