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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas | Irving, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||
| Brightwood College-Arlington | Arlington, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-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 $16,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts | $18,080 | 86.21% | 48% | 10:1 | 102 |
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | $18,450 | - | 68% | 25:1 | 1,070 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas | $16,757 | - | 46% | 13:1 | 406 |
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Arlington | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $16,390 | - | 60% | 21:1 | 892 |
| Average | $16,050 | - | 0.00% | 7.50:1 | 124 |