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 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 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | Friendswood, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lamson Institute | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | Houston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Careers Institute-Austin | $18,450 | - | 68% | 25:1 | 1,070 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston | $16,757 | - | 33% | 11:1 | 250 |
| Brightwood College-Friendswood | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin | $36,720 | - | 54% | 17:1 | 437 |
| Lamson Institute | $17,010 | - | 75% | 22:1 | 390 |
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | $11,978 | 100.00% | 100% | 10:1 | 41 |
| Average | $16,434 | - | 0.00% | 19.00:1 | 168 |