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-Laredo | Laredo, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| MediaTech Institute-Dallas | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Florida Career College-Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Texas Healthtech Institute | Beaumont, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,095 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-Laredo | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||||
| The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | $17,400 | - | 72% | 27:1 | 714 |
| MediaTech Institute-Dallas | $35,200 | - | 62% | 10:1 | 204 |
| Florida Career College-Houston | $21,500 | - | 48% | 16:1 | 1,029 |
| Texas Healthtech Institute | $8,600 | - | 82% | 15:1 | 74 |
| Average | $16,095 | - | 0.00% | 6.00:1 | 103 |