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 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Everest University-Melbourne | Melbourne, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/02/2017) | ||
| Altierus Career College-Orange Park | Orange Park, FL | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/30/2018) | ||
| Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami | Miami, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Keiser University-Tampa | Tampa, FL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $12,468 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas University | $34,770 | 65.15% | 42% | 18:1 | 6,370 |
| Everest University-Melbourne | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 04/02/2017) | ||||
| Altierus Career College-Orange Park | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 09/30/2018) | ||||
| Ave Maria University | $28,222 | 44.21% | 50% | 14:1 | 1,310 |
| Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami | $14,082 | - | - | 3:1 | 61 |
| Keiser University-Tampa | $24,136 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $12,468 | - | 0.00% | 19.00:1 | 171 |