Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | Melrose Park, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Northwestern College-Chicago Campus | Chicago, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2018) | ||
| Taylor Business Institute | Chicago, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| SOLEX College | Wheeling, IL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Midwest Technical Institute-Moline | Moline, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | Rockford, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,391 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | $31,882 | - | 54% | 27:1 | 1,209 |
| Northwestern College-Chicago Campus | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/24/2018) | ||||
| Taylor Business Institute | $12,000 | 79.41% | 55% | 13:1 | 175 |
| SOLEX College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Midwest Technical Institute-Moline | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | $16,699 | - | 68% | 23:1 | 473 |
| Average | $16,391 | - | 0.00% | 15.33:1 | 176 |