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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hondros College of Nursing | Westerville, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Brightwood College-Dayton | Dayton, OH | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| ATA College-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Athena Career Academy | Toledo, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| LaBarberia Institute of Hair | Mayfield Hts, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Ross College-Canton | Canton, OH | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hondros College of Nursing | $19,902 | 89.74% | 38% | 6:1 | 2,643 |
| Brightwood College-Dayton | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| ATA College-Cincinnati | $14,075 | - | 50% | 10:1 | 309 |
| Athena Career Academy | $22,000 | 86.67% | 75% | 21:1 | 245 |
| LaBarberia Institute of Hair | $17,502 | - | 72% | 17:1 | 202 |
| Ross College-Canton | $45,360 | - | 52% | 10:1 | 212 |
| Average | $16,165 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 276 |