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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||
| Quest College | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Virginia College-Austin | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | $16,024 | 68.57% | 84% | 15:1 | 175 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/28/2017) | ||||
| Quest College | $18,475 | - | 60% | 20:1 | 299 |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | $18,115 | 100.00% | 49% | 23:1 | 849 |
| Virginia College-Austin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/18/2018) | ||||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | $17,400 | - | 72% | 27:1 | 714 |
| Average | $13,322 | - | 0.00% | 14.50:1 | 384 |