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 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Baptist University | Arlington, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| St. Mary's University | San Antonio, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Messenger College | Bedford, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| South University, The Art Institute of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/16/2016) | ||
| Columbia College - Eastfield Pleasant Grove | Dallas, TX | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $17,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Baptist University | $19,290 | - | 23% | 18:1 | 218 |
| St. Mary's University | $36,242 | 86.22% | 55% | 11:1 | 3,253 |
| Wayland Baptist University | $23,186 | 69.72% | 18% | 8:1 | 2,978 |
| Messenger College | $11,200 | 50.00% | 16% | 9:1 | 19 |
| South University, The Art Institute of Fort Worth | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/16/2016) | ||||
| Columbia College - Eastfield Pleasant Grove | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $17,662 | - | 0.00% | 5.00:1 | 48 |