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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, there are 1 four years (or high) schools and 4 2-4 years schools .
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration School Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | Avondale, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | Tempe, AZ | Private (for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Fortis College-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration School Inc | $22,300 | - | 61% | 34:1 | 1,006 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | $42,500 | - | 49% | 38:1 | 1,972 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe | $24,853 | 100.00% | 60% | 20:1 | 1,177 |
| Fortis College-Phoenix | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix | $5,040 | - | 46% | 35:1 | 879 |
| Average | $13,215 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 54 |