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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | El Paso, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Argosy University-Dallas | Farmers Branch, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| American InterContinental University-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| National American University-South Texas McAllen | McAllen, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/30/2018) | ||
| Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Technical College | $4,160 | - | 64% | 30:1 | 1,328 |
| Argosy University-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| American InterContinental University-Houston | $14,842 | - | 28% | 12:1 | 171 |
| Southwest University at El Paso | $16,000 | - | 77% | 17:1 | 1,596 |
| National American University-South Texas McAllen | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 11/30/2018) | ||||
| Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus | $16,400 | - | - | 13:1 | 626 |
| Average | $13,438 | - | 0.00% | 21.00:1 | 381 |