Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was 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-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-El Paso | El Paso, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Interactive College of Technology | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| MediaTech Institute-Dallas | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-West Texas | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,432 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-Grand Prairie | $37,813 | - | 68% | 28:1 | 1,212 |
| Brightwood College-El Paso | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Interactive College of Technology | $10,970 | - | 15% | 10:1 | 48 |
| MediaTech Institute-Dallas | $35,200 | - | 62% | 10:1 | 204 |
| Fortis Institute | $16,264 | - | 61% | 23:1 | 295 |
| Universal Technical Institute-West Texas | $52,950 | - | - | 22:1 | 434 |
| Average | $15,432 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 381 |