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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckerd College | Saint Petersburg, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Hobe Sound Bible College | Hobe Sound, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Beacon College | Leesburg, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Altierus Career College-Orange Park | Orange Park, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/30/2018) | ||
| University of Fort Lauderdale | Lauderhill, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckerd College | $50,374 | 65.09% | 67% | 11:1 | 1,993 |
| Hobe Sound Bible College | $9,068 | - | 31% | 6:1 | 170 |
| St. Thomas University | $34,770 | 65.15% | 42% | 18:1 | 6,370 |
| Beacon College | $49,230 | 51.92% | 57% | 12:1 | 501 |
| Altierus Career College-Orange Park | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/30/2018) | ||||
| University of Fort Lauderdale | $9,810 | - | - | 5:1 | 231 |
| Average | $12,057 | - | 0.00% | 24.00:1 | 265 |