This graph compares the cost of an education at different institutions in Texas. This graph demonstrates that The Cost of Tuition in Texas (2012–2013) Public Private o private universities can cost three times as much to attend as public universities. public universities can cost three times as much to attend as private universities. O community colleges can cost five times as much to attend as technical schools. o technical schools can cost five times as much to attend as community colleges. $25 $20 $15 Yearly cost (thousands of dollars) $10 $5 0 Four-year university Community college Technical school​