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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Interactive College of Technology | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fortis Institute | Houston, TX | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | Houston, 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 |
| Golf Academy of America-Dallas | Farmers Branch, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $37,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie | $37,813 | - | 68% | 28:1 | 1,212 |
| Interactive College of Technology | $10,970 | - | 13% | 12:1 | 90 |
| Fortis Institute | $16,264 | - | 61% | 23:1 | 295 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Houston | $16,390 | - | 60% | 21:1 | 892 |
| Carrington College-Mesquite | $46,566 | - | - | 18:1 | 35 |
| Golf Academy of America-Dallas | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/14/2018) | ||||
| Average | $37,402 | - | 0.00% | 9.00:1 | 109 |