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 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||
| Peloton College | Dallas, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Carrington College-Mesquite | Mesquite, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 Career Institute | $12,500 | - | 72% | 30:1 | 375 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie | $37,813 | - | 68% | 28:1 | 1,212 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. | $49,900 | - | 49% | 32:1 | 1,845 |
| Kaplan College-Lubbock | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/27/2016) | ||||
| Peloton College | $15,595 | - | 65% | 15:1 | 75 |
| Carrington College-Mesquite | $46,566 | - | - | 18:1 | 35 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 1.00:1 | 1 |