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 4 four years (or high) schools and 1 2-4 years schools .
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis, MO | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Everest College-Springfield | Springfield, MO | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2017) | ||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | Osage Beach, MO | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| Columbia College - Fort Leonard Wood 58th Trans BN | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College | $24,326 | - | 42% | 20:1 | 6,046 |
| Ranken Technical College | $17,490 | - | 51% | 11:1 | 1,671 |
| Everest College-Springfield | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2017) | ||||
| Columbia College - Lake Ozark | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Columbia College - Fort Leonard Wood 58th Trans BN | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $11,274 | - | 0.00% | 24.00:1 | 67 |