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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Art Institute of Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Western Technical College | 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 |
| National American University-Austin South | Austin, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 02/28/2017) | ||
| Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus | Austin, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| ECPI University - San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Art Institute of Houston | $20,794 | - | 40% | 14:1 | 317 |
| Western Technical College | $4,160 | - | 64% | 30:1 | 1,328 |
| South University-Austin | $18,238 | - | 3% | 13:1 | 300 |
| National American University-Austin South | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 02/28/2017) | ||||
| Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus | $16,400 | - | - | 13:1 | 626 |
| ECPI University - San Antonio | $18,484 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,000 | - | 0.00% | 3.00:1 | 79 |