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-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) | ||
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Lamson Institute | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | Irving, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,821 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) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Corpus Christi | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-Fort Worth | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Lamson Institute | $17,010 | - | 75% | 22:1 | 390 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | $54,550 | - | 59% | 43:1 | 1,727 |
| Average | $15,821 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 326 |