Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Institute-Southeast | Elmhurst, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/16/2017) | ||
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago | Chicago, IL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2016) | ||
| Fox College | Tinley Park, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | Melrose Park, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Taylor Business Institute | Chicago, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| SAE Institute of Technology-Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $10,231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Institute-Southeast | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/16/2017) | ||||
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2016) | ||||
| Fox College | $17,190 | 69.84% | 76% | 10:1 | 252 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | $31,882 | - | 54% | 27:1 | 1,209 |
| Taylor Business Institute | $12,000 | 79.41% | 55% | 13:1 | 175 |
| SAE Institute of Technology-Chicago | $32,899 | - | 31% | 17:1 | 262 |
| Average | $10,231 | - | 0.00% | 16.50:1 | 214 |