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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay | Clearwater, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Advance Science International College | Miami Lakes, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| ATA Career Education | Spring Hill, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Orion College | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Premiere International College | Fort Myers, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar | Miramar, FL | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay | $39,900 | - | 72% | 15:1 | 608 |
| Advance Science International College | $44,516 | - | 66% | 15:1 | 92 |
| ATA Career Education | $14,895 | - | 60% | 15:1 | 194 |
| Orion College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Premiere International College | $21,125 | - | - | 10:1 | 22 |
| Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar | $42,150 | - | - | 13:1 | 152 |
| Average | $13,680 | - | 0.00% | 25.00:1 | 136 |