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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Houston | Houston, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||
| 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 |
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||
| Lamson Institute | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Rio Grande Valley College | Pharr, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood College-Houston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||||
| Quest College | $18,475 | - | 60% | 20:1 | 299 |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | $18,115 | 100.00% | 49% | 23:1 | 849 |
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||||
| Lamson Institute | $17,010 | - | 75% | 22:1 | 390 |
| Rio Grande Valley College | $29,400 | - | 73% | 30:1 | 660 |
| Average | $16,434 | - | 0.00% | 13.50:1 | 186 |