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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade College | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Vista College-Online | Richardson, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Argosy University-Dallas | Farmers Branch, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||
| Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| South University-Austin | Round Rock, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade College | $17,692 | - | 66% | 10:1 | 157 |
| Vista College-Online | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med | $16,020 | - | - | - | 87 |
| Argosy University-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 03/08/2019) | ||||
| Southwest University at El Paso | $16,000 | - | 77% | 17:1 | 1,596 |
| South University-Austin | $18,238 | - | 3% | 13:1 | 300 |
| Average | $14,691 | - | 0.00% | 26.50:1 | 478 |