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 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 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 |
| Brightwood College-Houston | Houston, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||
| Brightwood College-San Antonio-San Pedro | San Antonio, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
| Virginia College-Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $16,451 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 |
| Brightwood College-Houston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/21/2018) | ||||
| Brightwood College-San Antonio-San Pedro | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Virginia College-Lubbock | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/07/2018) | ||||
| Average | $16,451 | - | 0.00% | 20.67:1 | 383 |