Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Lutheran School of Nursing | Saint Louis, MO | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | - |
| Midwest Institute | Fenton, MO | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Vatterott College-Joplin | Joplin, MO | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/17/2018) | ||
| L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis | St. Louis, MO | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2018) | ||
| L'Ecole Culinaire-Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $13,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Career Institute | $17,598 | - | 94% | 26:1 | 344 |
| Lutheran School of Nursing | $10,620 | - | - | 2:1 | 16 |
| Midwest Institute | $30,691 | 58.82% | 84% | 14:1 | 204 |
| Vatterott College-Joplin | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/17/2018) | ||||
| L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2018) | ||||
| L'Ecole Culinaire-Kansas City | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/20/2018) | ||||
| Average | $13,090 | - | 0.00% | 15.00:1 | 131 |