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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Interactive College of Technology | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Quest College | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas | Dallas, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2016) | ||
| Fortis College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | $18,450 | - | 68% | 25:1 | 1,070 |
| Interactive College of Technology | $10,970 | - | 13% | 12:1 | 90 |
| Quest College | $18,475 | - | 60% | 20:1 | 299 |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | $18,115 | 100.00% | 49% | 23:1 | 849 |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/29/2016) | ||||
| Fortis College-Grand Prairie | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,314 | - | 0.00% | 28.00:1 | 223 |