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 |
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Associate |
| Brightwood College-Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| The College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso | El Paso, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,050 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 |
| Vet Tech Institute of Houston | $16,024 | 68.57% | 84% | 15:1 | 175 |
| Brightwood College-Fort Worth | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| The College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio | $25,400 | - | 58% | 22:1 | 660 |
| Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School | $11,978 | 100.00% | 100% | 10:1 | 41 |
| Pima Medical Institute-El Paso | $16,390 | - | 51% | 25:1 | 673 |
| Average | $16,050 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 200 |